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?”

slightest change in his expression, “Since he gained a foothold in Salinsburgh, too many socialites approached and offered themselves to him.

probed further, “Has he always looked like

course.” He gave her a puzzled look,

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

there aren’t any. He hates being

similar to Maverick. Subsequently, she fell silent and continued eating her

Gwendolyn was reminded of the words

said, “Cedrick is quite pitiful. He returned from carrying out a mission in the army half a year ago, covered in blood and badly wounded. I heard he was coughing up blood every day. Grandpa was

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

her doubts, she made

you took the initiative

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

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

did Cedrick return to the Jenson residence half a year

on the other end of the line, contemplated for a moment.

case, do you notice

at a young age and rarely returned home, especially after he turned fifteen. He

turned fifteen? That’s weird. Gwendolyn added, “Previously, I heard you mentioned he was injured when he returned

Still, I’m certain his injuries were severe because when he was

seemed to Gwendolyn she didn’t

made some small talk with Triss

the front row, asked curiously, “Ms. Gwendolyn, why are you suddenly concerned about Mr.

She merely said, “William, I can’t shake off this feeling that something’s weird. I feel that

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

body is fake? What if they found someone

is possible, but if Mr. Wright is still alive, why isn’t he returning to find you? He was really eager to

one thing

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

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 any scars? A burn caused by the S40 strong corrosive potion would