Chapter 296

How could she have known that her hubby had been carrying on an affair for more than two decades?

“Hold me tight, Derrick, she whispered.

In the hospital’s private room

A man of noble demeanor and cool temperament was methodically peeling an apple with a fruit knife. After peeling, he carefully cut the apple into slices and discarded the come into the trash can.

“Here, Grandma, have some fnst.”

Howard handed the white porcelain plate to Nicolette, then picked up a fork for her.

Nicolette was visibly nervous, “Thank you.”

She was a country girl, and the Chadwick family was like royalty compared to her family. She never imagined that a day would come when Mr. Bainbridge would be serving her apples.

“Gwendolyn’s at work, quite busy today. She might not have time to look after you, but please, let me know if you need anything.” Howard said politely.

He looked every inch the anstocrat.

Nicolette shook her head, “You must be busy too. I can take care of myself. The doctor said it’s just a minor injury, and I should be able to go home in a couple of days.”

The young couple seemed to have a good relationship.

Gwendolyn’s private photos been sent to the countryside? Who took them? Could

would

and it was tough to swallow such things, especially in high society where appearances

troubled and

not busy today,” Howard stated

the work

childhood. Was she always so prim and proper? She’s so beautiful,

curious about her past.

diverted as she reminisced about

During vacations, she’d accompany him to the mountains to identify herbs. The village boys were quite mischievous, always teasing her because she

the countryside,

day, a relative’s child came to stay at Enoch’s house. Gwendolyn didn’t like him at first, but that changed one winter when she was twelve. She went up the mountain to gather

the villagers,

four hours before he found Gwendolyn and carried her back. She was sick for a while after that, and that’s

Childhood sweethearts?

eyes flickered. “Was it a boy or a gid?”

said with a hint of regret, “One day he just vanished. Enoch said he died in an accident. Gwendolyn cried her heart out when she came back.”

Dead?

asked, “Was his name

was his name. I heard

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