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.”

There’s being protective, and then there’s losing

all a misunderstanding.” Selina

Ashley patted the child’s back soothingly. “That was a close one. I’ll take the baby back

voice, but Gwendolyn felt a pang of

Selina offered comforting words. “Gwendolyn, just be a bit more careful next

fault

Howard with affection. “Howie, I thought you couldn’t make it. We’re heading to the Sapphire Serenity Lake to set off fireworks later. I remember you loved setting off fireworks when we were kids”

Lopez family had spared no expense on the most fashionable fireworks display along the lake. Outside the manor, a crowd of eager tourists and media had gathered, hoping to capture the spectacle.

watched Selina’s charming demeanor, feeling a heavy drop in her

Howard something she would never be a part of?

Howard held her hand firmly, saying. “You know, tastes change. I might not be into what I used to

word was

Carlisle couldn’t bear it any longer. “Let’s eat! After the meal, you young ones can play with the fireworks. Ladies and gentlemen, please take your

while the adjacent tables

fate would have it, Selina and Howard

Howard, with Selina on the other and Ryan beside her. Next

rest were younger members of the Mitchell family,

was charming and graceful, seeing everyone’s needs, pouring

the clite families of Bayridge City vied

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