Chapter 656

Chapter 656

Gwyneth bounced down the stairs, her business suit crisp and neat, but there was no hiding the glow of happiness in her cheeks or the sparkle in her eyes.

Hawthorne was waiting at the bottom, and as she leapt down the final step, he caught her up in his arms, lifting her off the ground. She almost shrieked, but her protest was swallowed by his kiss.

When he finally set her down, she blushed deeply and buried her face in his chest, too shy to look up.

"Someone might see us," she mumbled.

This house was always bustling—maids coming and going, the butler popping up whenever she needed something. The place was sprawling, the kind of grand estate where you never went long without bumping into staff.

Hawthorne stroked her silky hair and murmured, "There's no one here. Look around."

smile only made her more flustered. She pulled

one of the gardeners out in the yard. He was clearly fibbing. As much as

Hawthorne said, pulling her into his arms and patting her

for the office. As was their routine, she got out of the car a block away and walked the rest of the way to work, wanting to avoid office rumors. Hawthorne waited until she

apartment," he instructed

nothing. After all, he knew better than to

the driveway She was up, fully dressed and made up, and practically flew

early," Hawthorne said, his tone cool

these years, you're

gaze smoldering with allure. Hawthorne remained impassive, letting her

took her hands and lowered them, choosing instead to hold her hand

always known what I'm like," he said quietly. "That's

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