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Gwendolyn no longer tried to wrest free and let him hold her hand as they walked out of the office.
Amber and Liam were still outside, and they subconsciously took a step backward when they saw the
couple walk out while holding hands.
“Mr. Lowen,” they said in unison before greeting Gwendolyn. “Ms. Ashton.”
Once again, Gwendolyn felt the urge to withdraw her hand. Yet, Patrick refused to loosen his grip.
A hint of embarrassment crept across her face. After all, they were still her colleagues. She would be
lying if she said she didn't feel awkward after being seen holding hands with Patrick so openly.
“The two of you should call it a day, too,” Patrick responded calmly.
Still holding Gwendolyn's hand, he led her past them and headed straight for the private elevator
reserved for the CEO's use.
Liam hurried after them, saying, “Mr. Lowen, we'll send you home.”
“All of you are to get off work now. There's no need to follow me,” Patrick answered coldly.
Usually, Liam and a few bodyguards would leave with Patrick after work to ensure his safety.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAfter hearing Patrick's instructions, Liam dared not to insist on following and halted his footsteps.
Nonetheless, he called the bodyguards and told them to trail Patrick secretly and protect him.
Once they were in the elevator, Gwendolyn rested her head against Patrick's shoulder. A warm, fuzzy
feeling filled her heart.
It feels so good that we can finally be open about our relationship. I have a boyfriend. I'm in love!
For someone who had never experienced the sweetness of love, she could not help thinking how
wonderful it was. The corners of her lips also kept curving upward subconsciously.
At that moment, Michael called her. After taking out her phone and glancing at the screen, Gwendolyn
answered the call.
“Grandpa.”
“Gwen, remember to come home during New Year's, okay? Even if you can't make it back by New
Year's Eve, you have to come after that and spend some time with me. Bring the triplets with you, and
also Zayden.”
With the belief that Zayden was the children's father, Michael could finally let go of what happened in
the past.
When Gwendolyn heard the excitement in the elderly man's voice, she replied, “Okay!”
Then, she proceeded to enquire about his health and chatted with him for a while before hanging up.
By then, they were already in the car. Patrick was busy tapping away on his phone, and she guessed
he was attending to some work matters.
Gwendolyn sneaked a glance at him as she felt like she had stirred up trouble. When Zayden met her
grandfather the other day and claimed that the kids were his, she didn't explain because that was the
first time she brought the kids back home. She didn't want others to look down on them, so she gladly
accepted Zayden's kind intentions. Now, Michael considered Zayden as his grandson-in-law. Yet, the
man she loved was Patrick. She had to figure out a way to explain this whole situation.
After Patrick finished replying to his text messages, he turned and glanced at her.
“Was that your family on the phone earlier? Do you want me to accompany you back home for New
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmYear's and meet them?”
Since they were dating, he thought he should meet her family.
Gwendolyn shook her head. “That's all right.”
Then, she leaned against his shoulder and asked, “What should we eat?”
She deliberately changed the topic because she did not want to dwell on the phone call that weighed
on her mind.
Patrick did not press the matter further either. If she was unwilling to let him visit home with her, he
would not force her.
After all, he had heard her talk a little about her past. Perhaps she doesn't get along with her family that
well, and me going back with her probably wouldn't help.
“How about going to Platinum Plate? Do you like that place?” he asked.
That was his favorite restaurant, and he always chose to go there whenever he ate out.
“Yes. All their dishes are tasty.”
Gwendolyn was not a picky eater, and Platinum Plate was famous for its delicious food.
Taking her hand in his, Patrick added softly, “Platinum Plate was where I had a meal with my parents
recently, so the place holds a special meaning in my heart. If you don't fancy going there, you can tell
me what you feel like having. We'll go and eat it together.”
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