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.

breathless and flushed, her eyes glistening with clarity, irresistibly drawing him in. The beast within Howard threatened to break

was an overwhelming desire to

yourself to me next time. We have a home theater in the villa

insinuation was

heartbeat thundered

I do

she met his dark, intense gaze and whispered faintly,

Anything would do.

relentless rain finally ceased, surprisingly replaced

for our departure,” the surgeon

to leave. I’ll

respectable husband to take her home. Where does one

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packed the medical equipment from the clinic, waiting for the bus to arrive

Howard had driven down to pick her

had been the subject of much

car had been washed by the grateful villagers whom Howard had helped the

by enthusiastic villagers right

are remarkable! My child is up and

hurt. Here, take these farm–fresh eggs and leafy greens. It’s not much, but it’s all we

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