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 the latter'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.
Flashing 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 black 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 flatly.
“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 accidentally 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.”
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