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

her head. There was no

pressing her soft body against his. Her innocent yet

sword. He allowed her to spark the

at his lip, her eyes shimmering with emotion, her voice tender. “Mr. Chadwick, I want

Howard was no exception in the face

don’t regret it, he murmured, his breath hot against her skin.

clutched at his shirt, her breathing quick

once in her life, she wanted to be

want to have

be real husband and

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

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

tongues entwined, battling for dominance.

Gwendolyn’s dress was pulled down, leaving it crumpled and hanging off her body. He

red, and she struggled to keep

was nervous, her lips

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

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

Chapter 200

His body tensed with desim yet teetering on

to be more than just a

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fluttered, a mix of relief and an inexplicable sense

because

his, his

looked at

good use tonight,” he said with a stoic

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

protest, allowing him to

head away, she closed her eyes, refusing to meet his intense gaze or to see the sensuality of his expression. His muffled groans were clearer

wore on.

stiff and 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

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

I can’t miss it.”

stature didn’t need to attend a child’s christening. It was already considerate of him to appear. “It’s alright, Mr. Chadwick. I can take care

call her, chatting about

to decline such hospitality,

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