The Ex and Her Riches

Cedrick sighed lightly. He felt immensely guilty thinking about William’s words.

“Hurry up and go. I’ve made her suffer so much in the past six months. I should give her something in return so I don’t feel too indebted to her.”

Nico hesitated to speak. You no longer owe Ms. Gwendolyn anything!

Nevertheless, Nico knew Cedrick loved Gwendolyn too much and would do everything he could to please her.

He’s expressing his love too humbly. Nico genuinely felt sorry for him, yet he was powerless to help.

…

When Gwendolyn woke up, the first thing she did was check her body for any visible hickeys.

The cotton quilt was neatly folded on the small couch.

It seemed Cedrick didn’t take advantage of her last night.

He was even willing to sleep on the couch. She realized he was quite a decent man, unlike the rumors she had heard about him.

Gwendolyn remembered everything that happened before she got drunk and passed out last night, but because of the effect of alcohol, her mind felt fuzzy.

The matter related to Cedrick was too peculiar. She reckoned she needed to investigate further.

When Gwendolyn learned Valentino had invited her for breakfast, she intended to refuse initially, but recalling Cedrick’s matter, she thought it would be best for her to go.

At the dining table, Gwendolyn chatted with Valentino, “Old Mr. Jenson, I heard Mr. Jenson came back only half a year ago. I met him in person last night. He’s quite handsome, but why are there rumors that he looks hideous?”

replied without the slightest change in his expression, “Since he gained a foothold in Salinsburgh, too many socialites approached and offered themselves to him. He didn’t

probed further, “Has he always looked like

He gave her a puzzled look,

is so good-looking, I wanted to see if

aren’t any. He

being photographed? That’s somewhat similar to Maverick. Subsequently, she fell

was reminded of the words Triss told her

out a mission in the army half a year ago, covered in blood and badly wounded. I heard he was

ago, and Cedrick returned home, scarred and battered, also half a year ago. Is there a connection between the two

she made

the initiative to

solemn expression, Gwendolyn asked, “Triss, I’m calling you

Triss exclaimed with a meaningful tone. “I understand, Gwendolyn. What do

return to the Jenson residence

a moment. “It’s been quite some time.

do you notice anything different about the

Cedrick was sent to the army at a young age and rarely returned home, especially after he turned fifteen. He didn’t come

was injured when he returned half a year ago. Where was he injured? Were his face and back severely

heard from the servants at Grandpa’s villa that he was gravely hurt. Still, I’m certain his injuries were severe because when he was fighting for

seemed to Gwendolyn she didn’t acquire

made some small talk with

Gwendolyn, why are you suddenly concerned about Mr.

around that matter, Gwendolyn didn’t bother responding to his teasing. She merely said, “William, I can’t shake off this feeling

how is that possible? Putting aside the fact that Mr. Wright was already seriously injured before the incident, his chances of surviving were meager since he charged into the fray alone.

is fake? What if they found someone with

Wright is still alive, why isn’t he returning to find you? He was really eager to stay by your side every

one thing that

lost in her thoughts, Cedrick’s demeanor last night surfaced in

his emotions when he looked at her, she couldn’t help but sense that he knew her. Furthermore, his small habitual movements when he was nervous were exactly the same as Maverick. Could