Chapter 212

Gwendolyn gazed at him, aware that there might have been sweet moments between him and Selina before, but that was all history

She fought back the sting in her heart and snuggled closer, finding islace in his embrace

Howard’s hand rested on her belly, his warm palm gently caressing as he said, “Gwen, don’t bottle it all up Inside.”

Gwendolyn tumed her head and kissed his cheek, her eyes glistening

“Okay” she agreed.

The comers of Howard’s mouth turned down in a faint smile. “Now, I was thinking

Her left hand tingled at his words, and she quickly hid both under the covers, whispering, “But only for a little while.”

He hadn’t meant what she thought, but her adorable misinterpretation made him play along

“Can’t promise that he murmured, almost inaudible.

sheets filled

the air in

a jumble of

overalls stepped out of the room, removing his mask to announce, “Nothing serious. An asthma flare–up from the fall into

as she moved toward the room.

heart ached anew.

arms around Selina, she cried, “My baby, you’ve worried Mama

into her embrace, sobbing

at her relatives and said. “Uncle Carlisle, Aunt Ashley, Grandma, I’m sorry! I worried you all

mature demeanor

as you’re okay, Selina. We don’t blame you.”

Sapphire Serenity Lake hasn’t been called off yet. I heard Howard had brought the most renowned forensic expert to Bayridge City to investigate the truth overnight.”

profound as he looked at Selina and

an instant. “Uncle Carlisle, I was so scared. I felt someone push me, but

so easy to be fooled. He pressed, “I want the

pitifully. “I can’t

“Howard is seeking our cooperation. The forensic expert is secondary. Regardless of the truth, you must visit them tomorrow to apologize and clear Gwendolyn’s

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