Gwendolyn had calmed down by then. The anxiety-fueled adrenaline rush prevented her from feeling the chill in the winter air earlier. By the time the cold caught up to her, she was too weak to stand on her feet.

After learning that Juliette was out of danger, Gwendolyn finally relaxed, and her body was overwhelmed with exhaustion.

Now that her feet were warm, she straightened out her clothes, wrapping the expensive coat tighter around herself.

Gwendolyn smiled and replied, “Zayden, you've saved us once. I'm forever indebted to you, and I can't trouble you any longer.”

Zayden's heartache was palpable in his gaze. She still doesn't understand my heart.

Six years ago, Zayden's car had knocked her over by accident. He had sent her to the hospital and even rented a house for her after her discharge. Though his actions had initially stemmed from guilt, he fell for her after their prolonged companionship.

Zayden felt helpless about Gwendolyn's stubborn avoidance of his affections.

He shifted the topic and asked, “I heard things were nasty when you resigned from that investment firm. Did they make things difficult for you?”

Justin opened a thermos and poured out a cup of warm water before handing it to Gwendolyn.

a sip from the cup, and

the elderly. I was serving an old woman that day. She looked wealthy, but I couldn't bear to lie to her. I told her the truth,

keeps claiming that she wants to make a fortune and give her children a

don't you work for my company?

wish to protect her with a shake of her

Plus, my academic qualifications aren't suitable for a job in

sighed at her

Gwen. What would people

offer of help as many

fact, made an impressive amount of money

about it, she'd panic and assume that we're doing some shady

and had not touched a single penny of their earnings. Gwendolyn continued to work several jobs to make a living, and

a nurse came to Gwendolyn

has stabilized. You can go home now and return at noon tomorrow

thanked her profusely, “Thank

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