Favo Novel
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.
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. Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.
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 blame in her voice, but Gwendolyn felt a pang of quilt
Ever so kind, Selina offered comforting 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 fireworks later. 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 display along the lake. 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 play 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 related 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 placed the succulent lobster for from Howard, carefully explaining. “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.