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?”

in Salinsburgh, too many socialites

smiled and probed further, “Has he

course.” He gave her a puzzled look, his wrinkled face expressing

so good-looking, I wanted

afraid there aren’t any. He hates being

somewhat similar to Maverick. Subsequently, she fell silent

was reminded of the words Triss told her

army half a year ago, covered in blood and badly wounded. I heard he was coughing up blood every

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

resolve her doubts, she made a

can’t believe you took the initiative to contact me, Gwendolyn. I’m

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

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

Cedrick return to the

other end of the line, contemplated for a moment. “It’s been quite some time.

do you notice anything different about the

a young age and rarely returned home, especially after

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

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

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

made some small talk with Triss before hanging up the

row, asked curiously, “Ms. Gwendolyn, why are

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

was unconvinced. “Ms. Gwendolyn, how is that possible? Putting aside the fact that Mr. Wright was already seriously injured before the incident,

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 day in

also one thing

became lost in her thoughts, Cedrick’s

but sense that he knew 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 any scars? A burn caused by the S40 strong corrosive potion would definitely leave scars, and