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.

why had Gwendolyn’s private photos been sent to the countryside? Who took

out, would

had their pride, and it was tough to swallow such things, especially in high society where

troubled and scared.

busy today,” Howard stated calmly.

the work over

she always

about

attention was diverted as she reminisced about Gwendolyn’s

mountains to identify herbs. The village boys were quite mischievous, always

she belonged to the countryside, pure

that changed one winter when she was twelve. She went up the mountain to

snowflakes caused panic among the villagers, and then an

carried her back. She was sick for a

Childhood sweethearts?

flickered. “Was it a

best playmate, Nicolette said with a hint of regret, “One day he just vanished. Enoch said he died in an accident. Gwendolyn cried her heart out

Dead?

asked, “Was his name

was his name. I heard his

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