Chapter 204

Everyone gathered around as Selina spoke, their voices intermingling with compliments about her beauty and kindness.

With a charming smile, Selina glanced toward Ryan in the crowd

Ryan called out loud enough for everyone to hear “Ms. Quigley, what surprises do you have for us this time? The apprentice of the renowned Dr. Enoch and the wife of the Summit Corp’s CEO surely has a gift that’s worth its weight in gold

“We all want a sneak peek”

“Yeah whats the big secret?”

In such a lively gathering, it was easy for the guests to get carried away

Linking arms with Gwendolyn, Selina cooed. “They’ve piqued my curiosity, too. May I have the honor of taking a look?”

Her face was the picture of innocence, like a carefree fairy.

While cradling her baby, Ashley intervened, “Dinner will be ready soon. Let’s take our seats. The gifts are secondary. Your presence here is already an honor for the Lopez family”

She silently resented Selina for her lack of tact, unsure whether it was intentional

drop it and pressed on Gwendolyn, “You didn’t forget to bring a

a rush of anxiety

Ryan’s hostility toward

a soft voice, she said, “I did bring a gift. It’s handmade and quite modest.”

reached into her purse

pulled out an exquisitely bottled essential

“Come on.

“The essential

the air, calm the baby, and help with sleep. It’s

seemed to

Enoch’s essential oils were all the rage years ago, selling

“Mr. White refined the recipe from the

The gift was

indeed

eyes as she said. “Only a mom can really understand how important your gift is, Dr. Quigley. You’ve truly addressed my immediate concem. The baby is fragile,

bottled essential oil. “Our ancestors passed down

smile and said. “Gwendolyn, you’re amazing. Compared to your gift, mine seems barely presentable. No wonder Ashley and Grandma adore

replied softly, “it’s just a small

asked, “Dr. Quigley, would you mind showing the gift to the baby?”

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