Chapter 527


    Chapter 527 Third Wheel


    Zayden''s defeat was soon evident after Gwendolyn joined the game.


    In reality, Zayden intentionally went easy on her. He was actually a skilled chess yer.


    Michael expressed his joy at Gwendolyn''s victory, saying, “Gwen, I never thought that you would still


    have your chess skills after all these years, and you have even improved.”


    “I usually read chess books. I have never given up on chess,” Gwendolyn replied.


    Gwendolyn held onto her love for chess, as it was a shared interest between her and the person who


    had shown her the most care in the world. Despite not expecting to be epted back into the Ashton


    family and receive Michael''s forgiveness, Gwendolyn was determined never to give up on her passion


    for chess.


    Whenever she looked at chess books, it brought back memories of the days she spent ying with


    Michael, and it made her difficult days more bearable.


    When Michael heard her words, the stare he fixated on Gwendolyn became more intense.


    Michael heaved a long sigh and turned to look at Zayden.


    “Zay, Gwen has had a difficult life and has endured a lot of hardships because of you. It''s important that


    you always remember to treat her kindly.”


    As Michael spoke, he reached out and ced Gwendolyn''s hand on top of Zayden''s hand.


    “Both of you should lead a fulfilling life together,” the elderly man continued.


    Gwendolyn watched her hand being held by Zayden.


    A spark shed across his eyes as he said, “Don''t worry, Old Mr. Ashton. I will make sure of that.”


    After making his stance clear, Zayden tightened his grip on Gwendolyn''s hand even more.


    As she observed the scene unfolding before her, Suzanne took a bite of the chocte in her hand and


    realized that it didn''t taste as sweet as it did before.


    Just then, Candace emerged from the house, she spotted Gwendolyn and Zayden holding hands and


    confidently strutted toward them.


    “Gwen, I see you''vee with your fiancé. I''ve picked a date for your engagement. The tenth of next


    month seems like a great day.”


    After saying that, she handed a paper to Michael. “Dad, have a look at this. I''ve asked permission from


    Father Jonathan.”


    Taking a nce at it, Michael nodded.


    “Very well, we''ll go with that date. Gwendolyn, it''s time to start thinking about your engagement attire


    with Zayden. Is there a particr designer you have in mind? Let me know, and I''ll arrange for a


    custom-made outfit.”


    Michael was not knowledgeable about engagement outfits, but he made an effort to have someone do


    research on thetest trends in wedding and engagement attire for the younger generation.


    Although Gwendolyn withdrew her hand from Zayden''s grip, she didn''t voice her objection to the


    engagement proposal. Zayden could sense her reluctance, but he acted as if he was unaware of it.


    He then piped up, “I remember Gwen used to love DK''s clothing. I''ll invite a designer from DK to design


    her outfit.”


    Candace smiled upon hearing that. “That''s very thoughtful of you, Zayden. Gwen, you''re fortunate to


    have found such a great husband!”


    Despite the congrattory tone in Candace''s words, her true intentions were rooted in a strong desire


    for Gwendolyn to wed the blind man expeditiously, assuming the role of his constant caretaker and


    dutiful housekeeper for the rest of her life.


    Simultaneously, at the mere contemtion of her daughter''s future union with the Lowen family,


    Candace couldn''t suppress a surge of exhration and satisfaction.


    “In that case, let me take care of the engagement arrangements, Dad. Please carry on with your


    conversation.”


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    After saying that, Candace strutted toward the house, leaving Gwendolyn with a tinge of sadness in her


    heart as she watched the former go.


    Gwendolyn couldn''t help but nce at Zayden, whose mental state had weakened due to his


    blindness. ording to the doctor, he was suffering from PTSD, which was taking a toll on him.


    Given the possibility that his sight may not return if provoked, Gwendolyn made the conscious decision


    not to trigger Zayden any further. The potential consequences of doing so were simply too


    unimaginable.


    Turning her gaze toward Michael, Gwendolyn couldn''t help but notice how his health had always been


    fragile. Yet,tely, he seemed to have more energy than usual. Despite this, she was worried about


    how he would react if he ever found out that Zayden was not the man she truly loved, nor the biological


    father of their three children.


    Might he copse? Or would a more severe circumstance unfold if he discovered the truth?


    Gwendolyn heaved a long sigh, not knowing what to do.


    She valued both men dearly and didn''t want to put them in a situation that could potentially cause them


    harm.


    Right then, a housekeeper approached the trio and said, “Excuse me, but it''s time for Old Mr. Ashton to


    take his medicine.”


    “I need to take my medication,” Michael said as he stood up. “Feel free to help yourselves, you two.”


    As he was getting ready to depart, he nced over at Suzanne.


    “Kid, why don''t youe with me? Let''s not be a third wheel.”