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Chapter 229
Chapter 229
Gwendolyn was a bundle of nerves. “Mr. Chadwick, you’re hurt.”
“It’s just a scratch, nothing to worry about,” Howard replied with unwavering steps and a calm voice, Carrying Gwendolyn effortlessly, he went down the hillside to the little cottage where the doctors were staying temporarily.
Once inside, Gwendolyn was gently set down in a room. Her limbs felt like jelly as she looked at Howard’s ashen face and stammered.
A colleague gasped in alarm. “Mr. Chadwick, you’re losing a lot of blood!”
Gwendolyn’s gaze fell to his arm, where a long gash was bleeding profusely.
The on–call surgeon immediately spoke up. “Dr. Quigley, you’re covered in dirt. Go freshen up. I’ll take care of your husband’s wound. You can trust my skills.”
Her head swimming and eyes rimmed red, Gwendolyn could only nod.
Howard’s expression remained calm as he said, “Go ahead.”
Pushed gently by the crowd, Gwendolyn headed to the communal bathroom. She peeled off her dirty coat to reveal a cell phone wrapped in a waterproof bag nested within.
After losing the signal in the village, the phone had been her only means of telling time, yet suddenly, it lit up.
The screen flickered. It was a call from Sandra.
The signal was back!
The phone had automatically connected to a nearby network.
Gwendolyn immediately answered the call, and Sandra’s excited voice burst through. “Gwendolyn, I finally got through to you! I’ve been trying your number daily but couldn’t get through.”
“What’s up, Sandra? Is something wrong?” Gwendolyn’s voice was hoarse.
“Big news! Have you been online? Search for ‘Stellar Crescent Foundation‘ and the ‘Summit Corp‘ announcement. Your husband is a hero!” Sandra was ecstatic. “I knew Selina was spouting nonsense!”
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With the speakerphone on, Gwendolyn started to search for the news online.
She found Summit Corp’s announcement. [In the long nights, the stars keep faithful company to the moon. May we all chase the light and walk in its glow.]
That was the origin of the Stellar Crescent Foundation’s name.
Moreover, a medical aid fund had been announced, dedicated to caring for the elderly and the poor people and providing healing and
support!
He said it was in line with her true spirit as a healer.
Gwendolyn felt a lump in her throat and a swelling in her eyes.
“Gwendolyn, the mission of the medical aid fund is to care for the elderly and the poor! It has nothing to do with Selina!” Sandra delighted in the details, as thrilled as if she were the one love “Your husband has denied any ties with Selina, shutting up the online trolls and giving you due respect! The lifetime
sponsorship as a sham! Selina didn’t get the upper hand this time, and many people mocked her. But, the internet forgets quickly. As a ballet icon, she still her loyal fan base,” Sandra reflected.
Gwendolyn read the clarification announcement over and over.
Tears overflowed and fell onto the phone. She scrolled through missed calls and saw many were from Howard.
He had already offered explanations and wished to explain everything to her in person.
“Gwendolyn, are you crying because you’re touched?” Sandra asked gently.
Gwendolyn shook her head and replied, “Sandra, I’ve misunderstood him. He already…
“A man can hardly turn down a woman. Men are easy to appease. Just say a few kind words. As for the rest…” Sandra recalled Vivien’s words and advised, “Don’t believe what others say. You need to hear it from him,”
Maybe those women had ulterior motives all along.
Even the interviews with the Stellar Crescent Foundation could be full of lies. Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!
“Yeah,” Gwendolyn nodded firmly.