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

insecurity, Gwendolyn shook her head.

body against his. Her innocent yet passionate kiss set the night ablaze.

her to spark the fire and stir up the desire.

lip, her eyes shimmering with

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

regret it, he murmured, his breath hot against her

clutched at his shirt, her breathing quick and

in her life, she wanted to be reckless, to

want to have

to be

a fuse, igniting all the tension between them. Howard turned the tables, his overwhelming presence pinning her

The overly sweet smell that belonged to Selina

lips and tongues entwined, battling for dominance.

of Gwendolyn’s dress was pulled down, leaving it crumpled and hanging off her body. He kissed down her perfect neck, his

cheeks flushed red, and she struggled to keep

was nervous, her lips trembling

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His voice held a note of desire, creating an intoxicating aura, his fingers lightly tracing circles on her belly “You know, might

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

Chapter 200

he whispered almost inaudibly. His body tensed with desim yet teetering on the edge of reason,

first time to be more than just a hurried disappointment.

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an inexplicable sense of loss washing over

because Selina

her left hand in his, his voice low and suggestive. “It’s healed, hasn’t it?”

Gwendolyn looked at him,

of good use tonight,” he said with a stoic

a moment for the meaning to sink in, and heat flared

allowing him to

gaze or to see the sensuality of his expression. His muffled groans were clearer than ever,

night wore

his voice husky with satisfaction, “Tll be late at the Lopez’s baby’s christening

because of Jarvis’s fraud trial?” Gwendolyn inquired.

can’t miss it.”

child’s christening. It was already considerate of him to appear. “It’s alright,

would call her, chatting about family matters and

such hospitality, Gwendolyn

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