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 from

was

automatically connected to a

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

something wrong?”

you been online? Search for ‘Stellar Crescent Foundation‘ and the ‘Summit Corp‘ announcement. Your husband is a hero!” Sandra was ecstatic. “I knew Selina was

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on, Gwendolyn started to search for the news

announcement. [In the long nights, the stars keep faithful company to the moon. May we all chase the light

was the origin of the

medical aid fund had been announced, dedicated to caring for the

support!

was in line with her

felt a lump in her throat and a swelling in her

Selina, shutting up the online trolls and giving you due respect! The lifetime sponsorship as a sham! Selina didn’t get the upper hand this time, and many people mocked her. But, the internet forgets quickly. As a ballet icon, she still her loyal fan base,” Sandra

read the clarification announcement over

the phone. She scrolled through missed calls

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