Chapter 205

“Watch out!”

Gwendolyn’s face was a mask of terror as she clutched the child close, prepared to cushion the blow with her own body

A strong arms wrapped around her in the blink of an eye, pulling her into a protective embrace. Her feet found solid ground, and she looked up, dazed, into the face of the man who had appeared out of nowhere.

He was stakingly handsome, with a cold, stem expression. His deep eyes were like pools, Involuntarily drawing one in.

The child in her arms wailed loudly.

Still shaken, Gwendolyn handed the child to Ashley, who checked over the little one with concern.

“Mr. Chadwick… Gwendolyn began, at a loss for words.

It looked like someone tripped her but she wasn’t sure who it was. There were too many quests around, and their intentions were

unclear.

Howard gently squeezed the back of her hand, offering reassurance.

His gaze was icy as his lips curled into a mocking smile. “Some people seem tired of walking on their own two feet. Just let me know if that’s the case.”

on purpose, Howard. There’s being protective, and then

It’s all a misunderstanding.”

a close one. I’ll take the baby back

no blame in her voice, but Gwendolyn felt a pang of

offered comforting words. “Gwendolyn, just be a bit

fault

to the Sapphire Serenity Lake

Lake. The Lopez family had spared no expense on the most fashionable fireworks display along the lake. Outside the manor, a crowd of eager

Selina’s charming demeanor, feeling a heavy drop

Howard something she would never be a part of?

saying. “You know, tastes change. I might not be into

word was a

eat! After the meal, you young ones can play with the fireworks. Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats. Dinner is ready.”

the elders, while the adjacent tables were for the

Howard were seated at the same

other and Ryan beside her. Next to them was Carlisle’s eldest son, William, whom Gwendolyn had met

younger members of the Mitchell family, all new faces to

and graceful, seeing everyone’s needs, pouring drinks and serving food,

the kind of girl that the clite families

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