Chapter 203

Gwendolyn retouched up her makeup with blah and lipstick at the banquet hall’s entrance. She arrived gracefully in a white sheath dress adorned with hibiscus embroidery She discreetly adjusted the high neckline of her dman to conceal the love bite on her neck

The reckless indulgence of the e previous night left her hand tingling with a numb sensation.

Selina approached her like a swan gliding through the light, her beauty startling and undeniable. She greeted her warmly. “Ms Quigley.

welcome

Gwendolyn radded politely.

Her encounters with Selina were limited and often awkward, probably due to Selina’s undefined relationship with Howard, which

seemed to unsettle het.

Without reservation, Selina looped her arm through Gwendolyn’s and said, “You know, we must be fated to look so alike. We should exchange contact info. Let me add you‘

She pulled out her smartphone, not taking no for an answer,

Gwendolyn complied with a feigned smile and added her, but her eyes caught on Selina’s profile picture, a white swan. A jolt of recognition hit her. She had seen that image on Howant’s phone.

“Ms. Hamilton, you don’t have to go out of your way for me. I will sit in the corner for a bit Gwendolyn excused herself politely

center of attention, and Gwendolyn disliked being scrutinized as if she were on display

remarking on the resemblance she bore to Selina as if

the speculations were even

for the past.

measure up to Selina? It’s like

said, “Ms. Quigley, pay

3 3 2 7 w 3 = 3

murmurs stung Gwendolyn like a nest of fire ants, particularly

reassurances, the words he used to

said firmly. “We are not alike.”

out a soft, knowing laugh, aware of the turbulence beneath Gwendolyn’s composed face.

erupted into

to them, cooing over the child and presenting

clutched her purse subconsciously. Inside was a homemade gift for the baby’s christening

planned to wait until the crowd thinned before presenting it to avoid any

Mr. Mitchell, you certainly are a

admiration rippled through the guests.

necklace from hundreds of years ago.

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