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.

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

an overwhelming desire to possess.

wish to make amends, offer yourself to me next time. We have

insinuation was crystal

heartbeat thundered erratically.

do anything?” he

met his dark, intense gaze and whispered

Anything would do.

the relentless rain finally ceased,

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

leave. I’ll miss this

husband to take her home. Where does one find a man

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from the clinic, waiting for the bus to arrive for

was the exception since Howard had

at the village entrance had been the subject of

to navigate. Initially covered in mud and scratches, the car had been washed by the grateful

enthusiastic villagers right after

medical skills are remarkable! My child is up

you enough for your help! We feel terrible you got hurt. Here, take these farm–fresh eggs and leafy greens. It’s not much, but

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