Chapter 232

Falling for such a man of such depth and serenity, Gwendolyn couldn’t have been happier.

After a three–hour drive, Gwendolyn finally arrived at the Chadwick family’s cozy cottage.

To her surprise, Roselind and Jeannie were also there, helping Marina prepare a welcoming feast.

“Gwendolyn, you’re back. We were just wondering when you’d show up,” Jeannie said warmly, linking her arm through Gwendolyn’s, “The kitchen’s full of your favorites.”

“Thanks” Gwendolyn replied with polite gratitude.

“It’s what family does,” Roselind chimed in with a smile, “Come here, I want to have a word with you.”

Gwendolyn glanced at Howard, who nodded subtly. His injury was hidden beneath his crisp white shirt, invisible to the eye.

He had insisted on the drive over that his family must not know about his wound.

“Til go change,” Howard said casually, his expression unreadable.

Once he left, Roselind dismissed Jeannie to assist Marina in the kitchen.

Roselind and Gwendolyn sat in the living room, as close as mother and daughter.

“Gwendolyn, I’ve seen the rumors online. Originally, the Hamilton family and the Chadwick family wanted to unite our families through marriage, but it was my foolish idea,” Roselind confessed with regret, “I thought it would be perfect since they grew up together.”

“The R

and understanding, but the car accident revealed her

Roselind.

and everyone, including the remaining members of the Chadwick family, quickly distanced themselves from

to turn their luck, Derrick shipped Selina abroad overnight.

Hamiltons‘ true nature. She understood but could not

as parents were never clear. But it’s obvious to anyone with eyes that Howard is quite taken with

bit of an old–fashioned macho streak. Bear with him, for you two are meant to

and shook her head, saying, “Mr.

appreciated Roselind’s efforts

he’s good, then he’s good. But if he ever steps out of line, you tell me. I’ll straighten

curved into

ready too. Let’s eat together,” Roselind suggested, standing up and whispering as she took Gwendolyn’s hand, “From now on, you

aback, her

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the Sawyer family, but she

Gwendolyn replied, her voice choked

opulent Walker family in the northern part of Bayridge City was in

Candy received a call from the police

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