Novel Square
Chapter 216
Chapter 216
Gwendolyn burst into laughter and said, “No biggie, I’m just a country girl after all.”
Frustrated, Sandra reminded her, “Gwen, you’re too faid back for your good! Your husband is surrounded by wens, and you’ll just let him be, huh?”
At those words, Gwendolyn’s smile faded.
One Selina was threatening enough, let alone the possibility of others eyeing Howard.
“Sandra, marrying firm was a fluke. If I weren’t in the picture, he’d probably have married some high society debutante, don’t you think?
“Oh, my god! A fluke? Come off it. You two are a match made in heaven!” Sandra exclaimed. “You and Howard are legally hitched. Don’t tell me you don’t fancy him!
1 do Gwendolyn whispered.
“Well then! If you’re smitten, don’t let go so easily. Gwen, you’ve got to stand your ground! Howard has no shortage of admirers. You’ve got to-”
Sandra launched into a pep talk, trying to bolster Gwendolyn’s confidence.
Finally, she patted Gwendolyn’s shoulder and advised, “The free clinic’s signup ends in two days. Skip it this time. Leave it to the single docs in the department.”
Gwendolym nodded. “Fine, I’ll think it over.”
The volunteer rally began with Sanford speaking on behalf of the hospital’s top brass. Gwendolyn silenced her phone, only to spot an unread message from Howard.
A smile she couldn’t suppress curled her lips as she read.
Gwendolyn quickly typed a response, “At a meeting in the hospital.”
I’ll pick you up afterward,] Howard replied, brief and to the point.
Gwendolyn bit her lip and texted back, [Okay.]
Sandra caught the exchange and teased, “Deeply attached, aren’t you? I can’t bear a day apart. And you’re still considering the clinic in the sticks?”
Gwendolyn pinched Sandra’s arm and muttered, “Give it a rest.” Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.
“Aw, shy? After all these years, Sandra teased, and a thought suddenly struck her, “You guys haven’t…?”
Gwendolyn clamped her hand over Sandra’s mouth, panic–stricken. “Keep it down!”
Sandra held up two thumbs together and whispered incredulously, “Really? His legs are fine now, aren’t they? Is the rumor true? That he’s…”
Gwendolyn’s face turned scarlet. “It’s not that. We just…”
“Lack of experience? Are you too shy?”
“No… Let’s drop the subject, Sandra.*
“Don’t worry, Sandra said with a comforting pat. “Come to my office later. I’ve got something for you.”
09:54
“What is it?”
“Some good reading material for later,” Sandra said with a wink. “Top–notch stuff. I’ve been collecting for
years.”
Post–meeting, Gwendolyn left with a thumb drive Sandra handed her, examining it curiously.
Stepping out of the hospital, she spotted the familiar Rolls–Royce parked outside.
Cliff, the driver, got out and opened the rear door. A tall man sat inside, fingers deftly tapping away on a laptop.
“Mr. Chadwick.”
Gwendolyn slid into the seat beside him, stealing glances at his expression.
“What brought you to the hospital?” Howard asked casually.
Gwendolyn was unsure about the clinic roster and replied, “An impromptu meeting.”
“What’s that in your hand?” He noticed the black corner sticking out.
“A thumb drive. It’s got some material on it,” Gwendolyn said. “May I use your laptop to check it out?”
She was curious about the contents Sandra had so meticulously gathered.
Howard had his laptop ready as if on cue.