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?”

the slightest change in his expression, “Since he gained a foothold in Salinsburgh, too many

and probed further, “Has he always looked

He gave her a puzzled look, his wrinkled face expressing genuine

“I just thought that since Mr. Jenson is so good-looking, I

aren’t any. He hates

That’s somewhat similar to Maverick. Subsequently, she

way home, Gwendolyn was reminded of the

army half a year ago, covered in blood and badly wounded. I

passed away six months ago, and Cedrick returned home, scarred and battered, also half a year ago. Is there

her doubts, she made a call

can’t believe you took the initiative to contact me,

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

Triss exclaimed with a meaningful tone. “I understand, Gwendolyn. What do you want to know

Cedrick return to the Jenson

contemplated for a moment. “It’s been quite some

do you notice anything different about

at a young age and rarely returned home, especially after he turned fifteen. He didn’t come back until half a

“Previously, I heard you mentioned he was injured when

see his wounds. I only heard from the servants at Grandpa’s villa that he was gravely hurt. Still, I’m certain his

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

made some small talk with Triss before hanging

Gwendolyn, why are you suddenly concerned about Mr. Jenson? Did

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

possible? Putting aside the fact that Mr. Wright was already seriously injured before the incident, his chances of surviving were

is fake? What if they found someone with a similar physique

considered her words 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

one thing

of the car window and became lost in her thoughts, Cedrick’s demeanor last night surfaced in her

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 any