Chapter 231

Howard’s eyes darkened immediately, fixating on her as he said, “I didn’t quite catch that.”

Gwendolyn’s neck flushed, her gaze darting away as she stammered, “You know, that thing.”

“I lost too much blood and don’t remember a thing,” he further feigned confusion.

In a fit of anger, Gwendolyn blurted out, “Exploring the Mysteries of the Human Body, and so on…” By the final word, she was too embarrassed to even look at him.

Howard wrapped an arm around her slim waist, a teasing tone in his voice. “Ah, so you wanted to study those skills with me. If you’re keen, I suppose I could oblige.”

Sandra was wrong. Sure, men could easily be appeased, but they were also experts at overstepping boundaries, acting innocent even as they took advantage.

Gwendolyn couldn’t be more embarrassed.

“The USB drive is in the car. You could fetch it. We have all night long. I’m at your service,” he said, his eyes half–closed, masking the playful gleam.

Gwendolyn was frustrated and annoyed yet tongue–tied.

Impulsively, she silenced his ridiculous banter with a kiss, her teeth nibbling at his lip.

Howard pulled her closer, deepening the kiss.

It was a lingering, complex, and prolonged moment.

glistening with clarity, irresistibly drawing him in. The beast within Howard threatened to break free.

overwhelming desire to

offer yourself to me next time.

insinuation was crystal clear.

heartbeat thundered erratically.

can I do anything?” he asked.

dark, intense gaze and whispered

Anything would do.

rain finally

the sky cleared for our departure,” the surgeon exclaimed, “Now the bus can

leave. I’ll miss this place.”

is so lucky to have a handsome and respectable husband to take her home. Where does one find a man like that?”

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clinic, waiting for

Howard had driven

had been the subject

mountain roads were hard to navigate. Initially covered in mud and scratches, the car had been washed by the grateful villagers whom Howard had helped the day before.

Howard were immediately surrounded by enthusiastic villagers right after they exited the small

Quigley, your medical skills are remarkable! My child is up

your help! We feel terrible you got hurt. Here,

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