Chapter 245

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“Are you wearing it?” His eyes, deep and intense, murmured the question.

Kneeling on the plush bed, Gwendolyn clasped her hands over her chest, her almond eyes misty with hesitation. She bit her lap, struggling to find the words.

Howard’s handsome face was a picture of cool detachment, yet there was a fire smoldering in the depths of his eyes, a blaze that seemed unstoppable.

“No?” he probed again.

Gwendolyn’s head bowed, her ears burning with heat.

A chuckle escaped from his throat as he leaned down to kiss her, “Dr. Gwen, why so shy?” After all, they had shared their most intimate truths earlier

Her cheeks flushed as if to bleed.

She knew what was to come tonight, and she would surrender herself completely to Howard. Recalling Sandra and Nathan’s words, she took a deep breath and mustered the courage to say,

“Well, Mr. Chadwick, you could always find out for yourself whether I’m wearing it or not.” Her voice was soft, trembling at the end. Her eyes shimmered with a youthful allure.

“Okay” The word rolled off his tongue with a deliberate ease.

His nimble fingers reached for the collar of her nightgown, unhurriedly undoing each button, revealing glimpses of pale skin and the contrast of black lace.

a cell phone shattered the tender

frowned in

was her phone.

my hospital,” Gwendolyn explained softly, answering the call from the

in room 2121 is in critical

right

that on–call doctors usually handle such emergencies, but Claude’s case was delicate, and

Chadwick, I

anticipated,

His voice was hoarse as he offered, “Til drive

you there.”

need. Marina mentioned how important the new deal is for you. Get some rest.”

I’ll have Cliff take you.” That was his final concession. Cliff was adept in self–defense and could ensure her safety.

incident like the one

Gwendolyn nodded and hurried to the dressing room to change

strewn with adult toys, feeling a sense of

deleted the familiar number, then he dialed

did it go?

wife had spoken

must’ve struck out. I

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