The Ex and Her Riches

Gwendolyn’s heart was broken. If I didn’t see the punishment with my own eyes, I would never know how much pain Cedrick suffered because of me!

At that moment, she was filled with guilt and sadness.

Her mind was a jumbled mess, and she was in a daze when she left the Jenson residence while holding Cedrick’s hand.

Like a frightened little bunny, her eyes reddened after they got into the car.

Cedrick then pulled her into his embrace, kissed her forehead, and uttered guiltily, “You’re scared, aren’t you? It’s my bad. Such a gory scene isn’t for the faint of heart. I should’ve asked Nico to bring you away.”

Choking back on tears, Gwendolyn buried her face in his neck and sobbed. “I should be the one apologizing. I’ve only realized the severity of the punishment you went through. Instead of comforting you back then, I even scolded you. I’m such a terrible person.”

“Don’t say that.” Cedrick cradled her tear-streaked face and said in a serious tone, “You scolded me because you cared about me. Therefore, I couldn’t be happier when you scolded me.”

What nonsense is he talking about? With tears shining in her pretty eyes, Gwendolyn knew he was trying to console her and make her feel better. However, it didn’t make her feel less guilty.

“That’s all in the past now. My wounds are all healed, and none of them left a scar. It doesn’t hurt anymore.” Cedrick leaned in and kissed her tears away. “Your tears are as precious as gems to me, so stop crying, okay? Otherwise, I might go bankrupt.”

“Who taught you all these sweet nothings?” Gwendolyn chuckled, amused.

Nico was focusing on the road when he noticed Gwendolyn looking in his direction. “It wasn’t me! I’ve never even been in a relationship. I’m a pure and innocent boy!” Nico quickly explained, trying to clear his name.

Fine, then. He hasn’t even fallen in love before. What a poor guy. Perhaps I shouldn’t make things difficult for him. Gwendolyn chose to believe Nico.

Afterward, Cedrick grabbed her hand and placed it over his chest. “I’m speaking facts. Can you feel my heartbeat to know that I’m being honest?”

to feel his heartbeat as a blissful sensation

now on!” Gwendolyn smiled mischievously and kissed him

his eyes and deepened the kiss. The two soon engaged in a passionate and intimate session,

occasional glances at the rear-view mirror, feeling devastated. What the f*ck? They’re tormenting

from Gwendolyn after a few minutes of making

and noticed something was amiss. “Why is your face so pale? Your body

through surgery, remember? It’s only normal that I look pale.” Cedrick shook his

“But—”

Cedrick cut her off by asking, “Are you

“By the way, Boss, you have to attend an important meeting at Jenson Group today,” Nico immediately voiced before pretending to check the time. “We have two hours

say, “I see. I’m not going back to the Harris residence, though. Please send me to Angle Corporation. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is in two days’ time. I need to

turned the car around

her forehead before she exited the car. “Don’t leave the office right after work.

obediently and hopped off the car. Wearing a sweet smile, she kept looking back and waving Cedrick goodbye as she

and waved back at her, beaming as he watched her

into the building, Cedrick could no longer suppress

up and coughed

his slender fingers were

alarm. “Why are

his brows and elegantly wiped the blood off his lips and fingers with a napkin. There was nothing but grimness in his

conducted another virus

hour later, the atmosphere in

condition worsening? Did you

didn’t say a

during a mission yesterday. The bullet missed his heart by two

to take off Cedrick’s suit

surprise, Cedrick’s body was filled with love bites. What the f*ck? This man