Chapter 212


    Chapter 212


    Gwendolyn gazed at him, aware that there might have been sweet moments between him and Selina


    before, but that was all history


    She fought back the sting in her heart and snuggled closer, finding ice in his embrace


    Howard’s hand rested on her belly, his warm palm gently caressing as he said, “Gwen, don’t bottle it all


    up Inside.”


    Gwendolyn tumed her head and kissed his cheek, her eyes glistening


    “Okay” she agreed.


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    Theers of Howard’s mouth turned down in a faint smile. “Now, I was thinking


    Her left hand tingled at his words, and she quickly hid both under the covers, whispering, “But only for a


    little while.”


    He hadn’t meant what she thought, but her adorable misinterpretation made him y along


    “Can’t promise that he murmured, almost inaudible.


    The rustling of clothes and the rumpling of the sheets filled the air, apanied by soft kisses and low


    murmurs.


    Tension and anxiety filled the air in the hallway of the Lopez family.


    Both families were a jumble ofplex emotions and varied expressions.


    A doctor in a white overalls stepped out of the room, removing his mask to announce, “Nothing serious.


    An asthma re–up from the fall into the water and a slight fever.”


    “Oh, thank goodness,” Magnolia sighed deeply, clutching her chest as she moved toward the room.


    Upon seeing Selina’s bruised cheek,


    her heart ached anew.


    Wrapping her arms around Selina, she cried, “My baby, you’ve worried Mama sick!”


    Selina nestled into her embrace, sobbing pitifully.


    Drying her tears, she looked up at her rtives and said. “Uncle Carlisle, Aunt Ashley, Grandma, I’m


    sorry! I worried you all and ruined Milo’s christening party. It’s all my fault.”


    Her mature demeanor was heart–wrenching


    Eve patted her head, soothing. “As long as you’re okay, Selina. We don’t me you.”


    Carlisle spoke gravely, “The security at Sapphire Serenity Lake hasn’t been called off yet. I heard


    Howard had brought the most renowned forensic expert to Bayridge City to investigate the truth


    overnight.”


    His eyes were calm yet profound as he looked at Selina and asked, “What exactly happened, Selina?”


    As he spoke, Selina’s face went stone–cold, and tears started to pour down in an instant. “Uncle


    Carlisle, I was so scared. I felt someone push me, but it might have been my imagination.”


    Carlisle was not so easy to be fooled. He pressed, “I want the truth.”


    Selina shook her head pitifully. “I can’t remember.”


    Carlisle gave her a long, measured look and stated, “Howard is seeking our cooperation. The forensic


    expert is secondary. Regardless of the truth, you must visit them tomorrow to apologize and clear


    Gwendolyn’s name.”


    Selina was stunned.


    Standing aside, Magnolia caressed Selina’s cheek, where the imprint of a hand was all too visible.


    Her face darkened, and she spoke coldly, “Why should my daughter apologize?”


    Carlisle inhaled deeply. “Because Gwendolyn’s the apprentice of the renowned Dr. White. We need her


    help. Whether ude will recover depends on her willingness to help


    Tears streamed down Selina’s face as she said, “For my uncle, I’ll do anything.”


    “There’s my good girl,” Magnolia hugged her, crying bitterly, yet her resentment toward Gwendolyn


    deepened.


    Selina said with red–rimmed eyes but a smile, “Mom, I’m not upset”


    She feared the forensic expert’s arrivél more than anything. She had to find a way to destroy all traces


    left at Sapphire Serenity Lake!