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?”

replied without the slightest change in his expression, “Since he gained a foothold in Salinsburgh, too many socialites approached and offered themselves

see.” Gwendolyn smiled and probed further,

a puzzled look, his wrinkled face

“I just thought that since Mr. Jenson is so good-looking, I wanted to see if

afraid there aren’t any. He hates

That’s somewhat similar to Maverick. Subsequently, she fell silent and

home, Gwendolyn was reminded of the words Triss

He returned from carrying out a mission in the army half a year ago, covered in

Cedrick returned home, scarred and battered, also half

her doubts, she made a call

you took the initiative to

Gwendolyn asked, “Triss, I’m calling you

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

to the Jenson residence half a

the line, contemplated for a

that case, do you notice

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

didn’t go home since he turned fifteen? That’s weird. Gwendolyn added, “Previously, I heard you mentioned he was injured when he returned half a

not too sure about that. I 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 injuries were

to Gwendolyn she didn’t acquire much

talk with Triss

“Ms. Gwendolyn, why are

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

the incident, his chances of surviving were meager

they found someone with a similar

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

also one thing that

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

couldn’t help 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?