Chapter 278

Gwendolyn whispered, “What if I don’t go?”

“You can try,” he replied, his threat laced with a seductive edge as he turned and strode away.

Gwendolyn took several deep breaths to steady herself. His retreating figure loorned large in her mind, accompanied by the dirty words Sandra had shared with her.

At 8 a.m., Gwendolyn returned to work, her leave officially over.

The office was abuzz with rumors of her resignation, and colleagues sought confirmation. Gwendolyn was noncommittal, merely stating she was considering her options.

Her eyes sharp, Gwendolyn spotted Sandra yawning her way through the crowd, just making it on time for work, and called out to her “Sandra, I brought you breakfast. Marina’s homemade muffins–last time you said you loved them.” Gwendolyn handed over the glass

thermos

Sandra yawned again, her eyes brimming with tears, dark circles under them.

Out of curiosity, Gwendolyn asked, “What were you up to last night?”

“Don’t even start. I had a ‘dog‘ on my tail all night.”

Sandra had thought she’d met a charming, well–mannered hunk. But once he crossed her threshold, he turned into a wild beast.

at the ceiling, just

sea, bobbing aimlessly. In the wee hours, she tried to crawl away in tears, only to have the ‘wild dog‘ snag her by the ankle for another round.

felt drained by a male

the crack of dawn that she managed to fall

a

“When did you

start keeping a dog?”

tuming to Gwendolyn. “How about

“Nope.”

Last night, Howard was all fired up, marking his territory, then he carried you off. I saw him smack your bottom, thought you be bedridden today. Is he

Gwendolyn’s shoulder

drunk, he wouldn’t touch me.”

much he struggled with

Sandra nodded knowingly

felt a surge of elation.

he hadn’t. She remembered the last time Eve and Selina

Candy take them away in front of Gwendolyn

one feeling as disgusted as if swallowing

check on Grandma first.” Gwendolyn handed the muffins to Sandra and

bed informed her, “A wealthy–looking couple came this morning and moved your grandma to a private room. They must be

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