Chapter 199

Gwendolyn lay in bed, her body ngid with tension, her fiets clenched tightly beneath the sheets

What intimate gesture could have left the scent of Selinas perfume lingering in the air?

A war, moist sensation began to form at the comers of her eyes

But she dared not ask for confirmation.

As she sensed toward rising to leave. Gwendolyn mustered up courage and grabbed his arm

“Mr. Chadwick.” Her soft and sandy voice rang out as she sat up and wrapped her arms firmly around his muscular torso

Howard turned to face her in the darkness, a light chuckle escaping him.

“I thought you were just going to keep faking sleep,” he said, his voice gentle and enticing as his long fingers caressed her smooth skin Gwendolyn boldly stood on the bed, her stance elevated as she reached out and wrapped her arms around Howard’s neck

Their eyes met

In that position, the air was thick with the unspoken promises between them.

Gwendolyn pursed her lips tight, the discomfort in her heart nearly unbearable.

She was tom between the fear of confronting him about Selina and the fierce desire to trust Howard.

The struggle within her was almost maddening.

Suddenly, her eyes, clear and glistening, filled with a reckless determination as she defiantly met Howard’s questioning gaze. “Mr Chadwick, my hand is nearly healed ”

Her statement was direct

The air between them hung heavy for a moment.

Howard’s hands clung onto her slim waist, his eyes getting darker. “Gwendolyn, do you get what you’re saying?”

“I do,” she whispered, her voice barely audible.

That night, they had come so close to crossing a line

He had said he wouldn’t hold back again once her hand was better.

“Gwendolyn, Im giving you another chance. Think it over, his voice had grown hourse with restraint, his body a testament to his self–control

by her bitterness and insecurity, Gwendolyn shook her head. There was no need for

against his. Her innocent

like a drawn sword. He allowed her to spark the fire and stir up the desire.

with emotion, her voice tender. “Mr. Chadwick, I

refuse such words. And Howard was no exception in the face

he murmured, his breath hot against

shirt, her breathing quick and shallow.

in her life, she wanted to be reckless, to grasp what she

to have you.”

wanted them to be

all the tension between them. Howard turned the tables, his overwhelming presence pinning her down upon

his aloof scent. The overly sweet smell that belonged to Selina quietly dissipated as if it had never been there.

tongues entwined, battling

her body. He kissed down her perfect

flushed red, and she

her lips

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lightly tracing circles on her belly “You know, might end up

the bed, her hat fanned out, her eyes wide and questioning as she looked up at

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desim yet teetering on

time to be more than just

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fluttered, a mix of relief and an inexplicable sense of loss washing

because Selina

he took her left hand in his, his

Gwendolyn looked at him,

it’ll be of good use tonight,” he said with a stoic face, his words laced with an embarrassing promise.

for the meaning to sink in, and heat flared

protest, allowing him to

intense gaze or to see the sensuality of his expression. His muffled

wore on.

flushed in the bed while Howard was satisfied, his voice husky with satisfaction, “Tll be late at the Lopez’s baby’s christening tomorrow. I’ve told Cliff to take you

it because of Jarvis’s fraud trial?”

can’t miss

was already considerate of him to appear. “It’s alright, Mr. Chadwick. I can take care of myself. You handle

chatting about family matters

decline such hospitality, Gwendolyn accepted the invitation.

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