Chapter 229

Gwendolyn was a bundle of nerves. “Mr. Chadwick, you’re hurt.”

“It’s just a scratch, nothing to worry about,” Howard replied with unwavering steps and a calm voice, Carrying Gwendolyn effortlessly, he went down the hillside to the little cottage where the doctors were staying temporarily.

Once inside, Gwendolyn was gently set down in a room. Her limbs felt like jelly as she looked at Howard’s ashen face and stammered.

A colleague gasped in alarm. “Mr. Chadwick, you’re losing a lot of blood!”

Gwendolyn’s gaze fell to his arm, where a long gash was bleeding profusely.

The on–call surgeon immediately spoke up. “Dr. Quigley, you’re covered in dirt. Go freshen up. I’ll take care of your husband’s wound. You can trust my skills.”

Her head swimming and eyes rimmed red, Gwendolyn could only nod.

Howard’s expression remained calm as he said, “Go ahead.”

Pushed gently by the crowd, Gwendolyn headed to the communal bathroom. She peeled off her dirty coat to reveal a cell phone wrapped in a waterproof bag nested within.

After losing the signal in the village, the phone had been her only means of telling time, yet suddenly, it lit up.

screen flickered. It was a call

was back!

had automatically connected to a

excited voice burst through. “Gwendolyn, I finally got through to

Sandra? Is something wrong?” Gwendolyn’s voice was hoarse.

the ‘Summit Corp‘ announcement. Your husband is a hero!”

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Gwendolyn started to search for the news online.

keep faithful company to the moon. May we all chase the light and walk

of the Stellar Crescent Foundation’s

aid fund had been announced, dedicated to caring for the

support!

said it was in line with her true spirit as a healer.

a lump in her throat and a

husband has denied any ties with Selina, shutting up the online trolls and giving

clarification announcement

through missed calls and saw many

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