Chapter 206

“Is it good?” Howard asked gently.

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Gwendolyn nodded enthusiastically, her eyen lighting up with delight.

Selina’s face twisted into a sour expression while William, enjoying the show from the side, couldn’t help but chuckle.

With his face clouded with a stormy look, Ryan scooped up a plateful of shrimp, saying, “Selinia loves these, too.”

The two men wore in a veritable peeling contest at the dinner table, seeing who could amass the most shelled shrimp on their plates.

How cleldish they were.

Howard picked up the napkin, carefully cleaning his fingers. Then he served Gwendolyn, ensuring her plate with all her favorites. They whispered to each other now and then, lost in their little world.

Selina’s heart brimmed with bitterness

Even the most delicious dishes tasted bland to her at that moment.

“Selina,” William leaned in, adding fuel to the fire with his words, “If I were Howard, I’d pick Dr. Quigley, too. You’re too much and treat everyone like they’re fools.”

Selina glared at him fiercely.

William just shrugged, looking indifferent. He and Selina, his cousin, had never been close.

a facade of warmth. “I bet you’re thrilled that Mom had a brother for me instead of a sister. No one will threaten your status

would you think that, William?” Selina’s voice come with

he said. “Selina, you better pray

manipulations to win favor since they were kids.

adoration to follow her lead. And as the Lopez family’s eldest grandson, William was just a stumbling block on her

her heart seething with

she watched as Howard doted on Gwendolyn, treating her like she was something precious. Ryan offered comfort by her side. “Selina, I told you I’d

Selina’s voice wavered, her nose linged

hole, and she still had that trump card from

had nothing on

within a month from then. She and Howard were a couple made in heaven, Gwendolyn was nothing but a meaningless interlude.

sharp, the fireworks by Sapphire Serenity Lake

poured out, eager for the Lopez family’s prime viewing spot,

I saved you the best seat. Selina cooed, eager to please. “Come on! You do the

her but handed it to Gwendolyn without missing a

swelled with

lake, waiting for guests to light them up. Gwendolyn, who had

them

holding her soft hand as they approached the fuse

fuse hissed as it caught fire, and the fireworks soared into the sky, exploding into a

Gwendolyn sighed in

from the lighter didn’t just ignite the fireworks, it also kindled a growing longing in him.

is,” he replied.

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