Chapter 305

Jeannie clocked out of the hospital at six on the dot and pulled her sleek BMW Mini up to the front doors. She was there to pick up Sandra and Gwendolyn.

Spotting the Mini, Sandra teased, “Did the Chadwicks hit hard times? Where’s the usual sports car, Jeannie?”

Jeannie let out a chuckle, “Gotta mix it up, darling. The flashy roadster’s not exactly built for a party of three. Gwendolyn, hop in.”

“Alrighty.”

Gwendolyn and Sandra squeezed into the back seat, arms linked, chatting away like two peas in a pod.

Jeannie, feeling a hint of jealousy, rolled her eyes and joked, “Hey Sandra, hands off. She’s my sister–in–law. Don’t hog her all to yourself.”

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Sandra shot back with a playful smirk, “As if I’d dare. Howard would have my head.”

Jeannie burst into laughter, “Gwendolyn, I’m taking you on a little adventure today. We’ll pick out a few numbers that’ll make Howard absolutely wild for you.”

Gwendolyn had thought their outing was just for some casual shopping and a bite to eat. When Jeannie mentioned a lingerie boutique, she quickly protested, “Oh, no

ed for that. You two pick out whatever you like.”

way, you’re the star

you’re aboard this pirate ship, there’s no escape,” Sandra chimed in.

at their teasing but eventually gave

both taking care of yourselves. This flu season’s a beast. Pediatrics is swamped, and the elderly are struggling. Anyone with

back.”

the concern, “We’re fine. There’s a flu

occurred to her, “Gwendolyn, didn’t you catch a

as she ribbed Gwendolyn, “Yeah, took a day off yesterday, didn’t

Catch a cold?”

face lit up with mischief, “Oh, and what

day, Dr. Quigley was all smiles and now he looks

Gwendolyn warned

they bee–lined straight for the lingerie boutique on the top floor, a place that held its own amid the high–end fashion

was an opulent den of mysteries, far from

a woman’s secret hideaway, a man’s

as she took in

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