Chapter 205


    Chapter 205


    “Watch out!”


    Gwendolyn’s face was a mask of terror as she clutched the child close, prepared to cushion the blow


    with her own body


    A strong arms wrapped around her in the blink of an eye, pulling her into a protective embrace. Her feet


    found solid ground, and she looked up, dazed, into the face of the man who had appeared out of


    nowhere.


    He was stakingly handsome, with a cold, stem expression. His deep eyes were like pools, Involuntarily


    drawing one in.


    The child in her arms wailed loudly.


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    Still shaken, Gwendolyn handed the child to Ashley, who checked over the little one with concern.


    “Mr. Chadwick… Gwendolyn began, at a loss for words.


    It looked like someone tripped her but she wasn’t sure who it was. There were too many quests


    around, and their intentions were


    unclear.


    Howard gently squeezed the back of her hand, offering reassurance.


    His gaze was icy as his lips curled into a mocking smile. “Some people seem tired of walking on their


    own two feet. Just let me know if that’s the case.”


    “It seems you’re suggesting someone did this on purpose, Howard. There’s being protective, and then


    there’s losing all sense of reason, Ryan mocked.


    “Guys, please, no fighting. It’s all a misunderstanding.” Selina interjected quickly.


    Still looking shaken, Ashley patted the child’s back soothingly. “That was a close one. I’ll take the baby


    back to the room. Enjoy your evening, you guys.”


    There was no me in her voice, but Gwendolyn felt a pang of quilt


    Ever so kind, Selina offeredforting words. “Gwendolyn, just be a bit more careful next time,


    implying the mishap was Gwendolyn’s


    fault


    Then, she turned to Howard with affection. “Howie, I thought you couldn’t make it. We’re heading to the


    Sapphire Serenity Lake to set off fireworkster. I remember you loved setting off fireworks when we


    were kids”


    The Lopez Manor was adjacent to the picturesque, expansive Sapphire Serenity Lake. The Lopez


    family had spared no expense on the most fashionable fireworks disy along theke. Outside the


    manor, a crowd of eager tourists and media had gathered, hoping to capture the spectacle.


    Gwendolyn watched Selina’s charming demeanor, feeling a heavy drop in her heart.


    Childhood memories? Were those moments between Selina and Howard something she would never


    be a part of?


    Gwendolyn felt a chill, yet Howard held her hand firmly, saying. “You know, tastes change. I might not


    be into what I used to like.”


    Each word was a defense.


    ”


    Finally, Carlisle couldn’t bear it any longer. “Let’s eat! After the meal, you young ones can y with the


    fireworks. Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats. Dinner is ready.”


    The main table was for the elders, while the adjacent tables were for the younger, closely rted family


    members


    As fate would have it, Selina and Howard were seated at the same table.


    Gwendolyn sat on one side of Howard, with Selina on the other and Ryan beside her. Next to them was


    Carlisle’s eldest son, William, whom Gwendolyn had met not long ago.


    The rest were younger members of the Mitchell family, all new faces to her.


    Selina was charming and graceful, seeing everyone’s needs, pouring drinks and serving food, not even


    overlooking Gwendolyn.


    Indeed, she was the kind of girl that the clite families of Bayridge City vied for, sociable, talented, and


    always proper.


    Gwendolyn watched her, feeling a sense of envy rising unbidden within her.


    Selina ced the sulent lobster for from Howard, carefully exining. “Howie’s allergic to shellfish.


    He’s never liked it since he was young


    The intimacy in her voice caused Gwendolyn to catch her breath suddenly.


    And then came a wave of profound loss. Selina and Howard’s past was something she, an outside


    could never be a part of. Selina knew what he loved and didn’t.


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    But her understanding of this man was minimal.


    “My wife loves it Howard said indifferently.


    He elegantly peeled the shell and deveined the lobster with a grace that made it seem effortless, then


    offered the tender flesh to Gwendolyn’s lips.


    Instinctively, Gwendolyn opened her mouth, biting into the lobster, chewing slowly, savoring the taste.