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?”

“Since he gained a foothold in Salinsburgh, too many

see.” Gwendolyn smiled and probed further, “Has he always looked

gave her a puzzled look, his wrinkled face expressing genuine

Mr. Jenson is so good-looking, I wanted to see if there were any

afraid there aren’t any.

similar to Maverick. Subsequently, she fell

home, Gwendolyn was reminded of the words Triss told her

the army half a year ago, covered in

and Cedrick returned home, scarred and battered, also half a year ago. Is there

she made

believe you took the initiative to contact me, Gwendolyn. I’m

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

meaningful tone. “I understand, Gwendolyn. What do you want to know about Cedrick? I’ll tell

return to the Jenson residence half

line, contemplated for a moment. “It’s been quite some time. I

you notice anything different about the

sent to the army at a young age and rarely returned home, especially after

That’s weird. Gwendolyn added, “Previously, I heard you mentioned he was injured when he returned half a year ago. Where was

hurt. Still, I’m certain his injuries were severe because when he was fighting for power with Uncle Yael, he always showed up in a

to Gwendolyn she didn’t

some small talk with Triss before hanging up

are you suddenly concerned about Mr. Jenson?

Gwendolyn didn’t bother responding to his teasing. She merely said,

fact that Mr. Wright was already seriously injured before the incident, his chances of surviving were meager since

fake? What if they found someone with a

why isn’t he returning to find you? He was really eager to stay by your side every day in

also one thing that

car window and became lost in her thoughts, Cedrick’s demeanor

her. Furthermore, his small habitual movements when he was nervous were exactly the same as Maverick. Could such a coincidence really happen? But why doesn’t he have