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.

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

would the couple divorce?

and it was tough to swallow such

troubled

busy today,” Howard

always make up the work over the weekend.

time, Grandma, tell me about Gwendolyn’s childhood. Was she always so prim and proper? She’s

curious about her past.

diverted as she reminisced

Enoch and learn about medicine. During vacations, she’d accompany him to the mountains to identify herbs. The village

to the countryside, pure and smart

one 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 herbs, and

villagers, and

the mountains for three or four hours before he found Gwendolyn and carried her back. She was sick for a while after that, and that’s when they grew

Childhood sweethearts?

“Was it a boy or a

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

Dead?

his

eagerly. “Yes, that was his name. I

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