Chapter 260

Gwendolyn took a deep breath, rubbing her throbbing head. Sleep was an impossible dream then.

She got out of bed and went downstairs to find Marina already up and about and that two strangers in overalls were in the living room.

“Mrs. Chadwick, good moming” Marina said.

“Who are these guys?” Gwendolyn asked, eyeing the two men with confusion.

Marina was just as perplexed, “Mr. Chadwick sent them to check the smart home system, but normally, we only have a big inspection at the end of the year.”

“Okay.” Gwendolyn didn’t think much of it, her mind preoccupied with troubles anu ner stomach without appetite. Marina insisted Gwendolyn eat something, pushing a plate of crispy bacon and sandwiches to her. Unable to refuse, Gwendolyn took the sandwiches and hailed a cab.

Inside the taxi, her mind was heavy as she scrolled through her social media feed, only to stop at the icon of a white swan

Selina posted. No matter when or where you’ll find your way back to me]

The post had a picture of a hospital room and a tall man with a stem profile. His features were sharp and commanding.

It looked so familiar. Those same features had been lost in a sea of desire just the night before.

texted Jeannie, asking if she’d seen Selina’s post.

“No.” Jeannie replied.

post was visible only to

could things be if she could post on

her and complained, “I was on duty last night. Room 2122, Selina’s room, was busy with visitors. I even saw your

Yeah.”

to my advice. Grip tight on your man. Use every cunning trick you know. If you were even a tenth as crafty as Selina, Howard would be wrapped around your finger.” Sandra spoke with frustration, “I checked with the doctor. Her wrist wound is superficial it won’t

even scar

looked scary

head home

circles,” Gwendolyn said, mustering a

Don’t overthink it. Mr. Chadwick seems a decent man. I doubt

a bit more nagging.

on her white coat and started her early rounds. As Claude’s attending physician in room 2121, she inevitably passed

of the insid

was ajar, revealing a

could be heard from

want some fruit”

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