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?”

his expression, “Since he gained a foothold in Salinsburgh, too many socialites approached

smiled and probed further, “Has

her a puzzled look, his wrinkled

so good-looking, I

aren’t any. He hates being

Maverick. Subsequently,

way home, Gwendolyn was reminded of the words Triss told her at The Honey

said, “Cedrick is quite pitiful. He returned from carrying out a mission in the army half a year ago, covered in blood and

ago, and Cedrick returned home, scarred and battered, also half a

she made a

took the initiative to contact

Gwendolyn asked, “Triss, I’m calling you today mainly to ask

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

to the Jenson residence half

of the line, contemplated for a moment. “It’s been quite some time. I can’t remember

case, do you notice

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

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

didn’t see his wounds. I only heard from the servants at Grandpa’s villa that he was gravely hurt. Still, I’m certain his

so many questions, it seemed to Gwendolyn she didn’t acquire much useful

made some small talk with

front row, asked curiously, “Ms. Gwendolyn, why are you suddenly

to his teasing. She merely

Gwendolyn, 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

the body is fake? What if they found someone with

carefully. “That is possible, but if Mr. Wright is still alive, why isn’t he returning to find you? He was really eager to stay by your side every day in

was also one

became lost in

small habitual movements when he was nervous were exactly the same as Maverick. Could