Chapter 198


    Chapter 198


    After wrapping up their business discussion, Nathan tentatively asked, “So, what’s your n now that


    Selina’s back, Howard? I heard the Hamilton family practically forced her to study abroad. It wasn’t like


    she intentionally left you”


    Howard and Selina were together in the same car at the car crash. Howard was critically injured, while


    Seline was unscathed. The Hamilton family whisked Selina abroad when the doctors dered


    Howard’s disability,


    It sure seemed heartless and cold–blooded.


    “Oh, is that ro? Howard sneered with disdain.


    Nathan pped his cheek, regretting his choice of words. “I misspoke. But Howard, you’d grow


    attached to a dog after so many years, let alone a person, right? We all thought you and Selina would


    end up together.”


    By all counts, whether it was family background, personal virtues, or emotional foundation, Howard and


    Selina seemed destined for each other.


    in circles like theirs, marriages were often strategic alliances. Why not choose someone with whom you


    shared a childhood and


    mutual affection?


    Who else would Howard choose if not Selina?


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    “You all are blind,” Howard coldly stated.


    Feeling helpless, Nathan said, “Fine, I hope you’re not acting out of spite. Don’t let Gwendolyn down.


    She’s a good girl.”


    Howard absent–mindedly twirled his pen at the mention of Gwendolyn. His troubled and murky heart


    seemed to be cleansed and calmed at the sound of her name.


    Eight o’clock at night, Jeannie dropped Gwendolyn off at her cozy vi after work, speaking earnestly,


    “Gwen, you need to have Howard pick you up and drop you off daily. Mark your territory! Otherwise,


    those little temptresses will have their chances to cling to him.”


    Gwendolyn nodded obediently.


    “Jeannie, thanks for the ride. It’s gettingte. You better head home.”


    “Sure.”


    “Drive safely, and call me when you get home. Gwendolyn added with concern.


    Jeannie sped off in her car, and once she was gone, the smile faded from Gwendolyn’s face. Howard


    had promised to pick her up after work that morning, but in the evening, he bailed, saying he was too


    busy.


    Gwendolyn looked at the garage and didn’t see his car there.


    He hadn’te back yet.


    Gwendolyn stepped into the vi, all quiet with Marina out for a walk


    the door beh


    With her mind heavy with thoughts, Gwendolyn retreated to her room on the second floor and closed


    the door behind her


    She touched her cold cheeks, and the words “post–traumatic stress disorder from the car ident”


    echoed in her mind, haunting her She went through her bedtime routine mechanically andy on the


    soft bed, but sleep eluded her


    She remembered that Selina had been in the car with Howard during that ident


    In the wee hours, the car engine shutting off pierced the quiet Footsteps approached her door,


    apanied by hushed voices


    “Is she asleep?” Howard’s deep, pleasant voice asked.


    “Mrs. Chadwick must have been tired from work. She went to bed early.” Marina replied.


    “Okay, you go rest. I’ll check on Gwendolyn.“)


    When Howard finished speaking. Gwendolyn quickly shut her eyes and steadied her breathing. She felt


    the door open gently, letting in a sliver of light


    A tall, imposing shadow fell across her and warm fingers tenderly stroked her cheek.


    The touch was soft lingering


    As Howard drew closec Gwendolyn caught a scent that wasn’t his, a faint, sweet fragrance that wafted


    through the air.


    Gwendolyn’s breath hitched, a chill running down her spine.


    the perfume Selina wore, which Gwendolyn had encountered earlier that day.


    The memory was vivid, all too fresh.