Chapter 461


    After leaving the clothing store, Gwendolyn didn''t want to shop anymore. If she did, she feared she


    would buy everything in the mall.


    Although she was a miser, she wasn''t greedy.


    “Ms. Sanders, it''s almost time. I have to return to the hotel to pack my stuff.”


    When Sophia heard this, her expression took on a slightly darker hue. Two days passed so fast,


    making her reluctant to leave her daughter.


    Her gaze on Gwendolyn deepened as she held thetter''s hands.


    “Gwen, don''t take me as an outsider. My daughter is your age, and you can treat me like your mom,


    okay? Don''t hesitate to turn to me if you need anything.”


    What Sophia meant was she could help Gwendolyn with anything, at anytime.


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    shing a smile, Gwendolyn replied, “Sure.”


    She didn''t even remember what her own mother looked like. Thus, Gwendolyn''s heart skipped a beat


    when she heard Sophia''s touching words.


    Her eyes started to wet. Ms. Sanders is so kind!


    Before Gwendolyn got in the car, she didn''t forget to give the older woman a hug.


    “Goodbye, Ms. Sanders. Do visit Avenport when you have time.”


    Tears welled up in Sophia''s eyes as well. She felt upset because it was her first time experiencing the


    pain of parting ways.


    After Gwendolyn let go of Sophia, she waved goodbye before getting in the car.


    Sophia had arranged a car to send Gwendolyn back.


    It wasn''t until the car disappeared from her sight that the former finally returned to her senses. Then, a


    woman dressed in a ck suit walked up to her and said in a low voice, “Our people have been


    guarding Ms. Ashton from a distance. We won''t let anyone near her. She''ll be safe, so please rest


    assured, Ms. Sophia.”


    Sophia''s eyes lit up when she heard this. “Have someone trail her until she safely leaves Willowbank.


    Also, tell those who are stationed in Avenport about her. From now on, their task is to protect her and


    ensure her safety,” she instructed tly.


    “Understood, Ms. Sophia,” responded the woman before helping Sophia pull open the car door.


    After Sophia got into the car, the woman took her spot in the passenger seat.


    Meanwhile, Gwendolyn had arrived at the hotel. When she went into her room, she was met by the


    sight of Patrick, sitting on the couch and smoking. Her luggage had already been packed.


    Noticing his icy gaze on her, Gwendolyn could tell that he had waited too long for her, and there was


    nothing she could do but coax him.


    Walking over and wrapping her arm around his neck, she asked ingratiatingly, “Pat, what did you have


    for dinner?”


    The man switched the cigarette to his other hand, fearing he would identally burn her.


    “I didn''t feel like eating.”


    Pursing her lips, Gwendolyn rubbed her head against his body.


    “Why didn''t you eat anything? You know your stomach''s weak.”


    “So you''re still worried for me? Look at the time now. We have to go.”


    Patrick rose to his feet, took her hand in his, and left.


    If they left anyter, they would end up missing their flight. Had Gwendolyn not insisted on returning


    that night, he was originally nning on staying for a couple more days to bring her around the city.


    Spending some alone time with just the two of them was delightful.


    However, a certain somebody only had her child in her heart. Patrick was relegated to second ce


    and that displeased the prideful man.


    Patrick was d in a ck trenchcoat, while Gwendolyn donned a beautiful white dress. Both of them


    had exquisite facial features, and together, they looked like they came out of a painting. Undeniably, the


    two were a good match for one another.


    Gwendolyn nced at the room. “What about the luggage?”


    “Someone will take care of them. You don''t have to worry about that.”


    Only then did Gwendolyn realize who she was talking to. Right, he''s a big-shot boss. He''d definitely


    have plenty of subordinates at his beck and call when he''s on a business trip. He doesn''t have to lift a


    finger at all.


    All of a sudden, Gwendolyn recalled the personal items she''d brought with her on the trip. I brought


    many personal items, and my undergarments were still drying on the balcony when I left. His assistant


    didn''t pack them, did he?


    At the thought of Liam potentially having packed her undergarments, she grew anxious.


    Patrick leaned in closer to her; he was so close that he was practically nibbling on her earlobes as he


    spoke. “Don''t worry, I was the one who packed your undergarments. I''m quite a fan of the style. Next


    time, I''ll be sure to appreciate them.”


    Gwendolyn''s cheeks turned scarlet when she heard the man''s words, and she raised her hand to hit


    him.


    “You''re so childish.”


    Patrick was usually serious and well-mannered, so his cheesy remarks took Gwendolyn by surprise.


    The man chuckled at her response. “I am being serious. I didn''t get a good glimpse of them thest


    time as I was in a hurry. It wasn''t until I packed them today that I realized how good they look. In fact, I


    really want to see you in them.: