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?”

his heartbeat as a blissful sensation

you with love from now on!” Gwendolyn smiled

the kiss. The two soon engaged in a passionate and intimate session, and the atmosphere in the car grew sickly

and stole occasional glances at the rear-view mirror, feeling devastated. What the f*ck? They’re tormenting me with their public display of affection! This is so hurtful… Can’t they consider my feelings? I’m still single, after

from Gwendolyn after a few minutes of

then touched his cheek and noticed something was amiss. “Why is your face

through surgery, remember? It’s only normal

“But—”

but Cedrick cut her off by

glance in the rear-view mirror and noticed Cedrick’s hint. “By the way, Boss, you have to attend an important meeting at Jenson Group today,” Nico immediately voiced before pretending to check the time.

back to the Harris residence,

around and drove to

leave the office right after work. I’ll come fetch you, and we’ll have dinner

a sweet smile, she kept looking back and waving Cedrick goodbye as

at her, beaming as he watched her enter

disappeared into the building, Cedrick could

window back up and coughed lightly with his fist over his

his slender fingers were covered

in alarm. “Why are you coughing up blood again,

the laboratory.” Cedrick furrowed his brows and elegantly wiped the blood off his lips and fingers with a napkin. There

conducted another virus

the atmosphere

your condition worsening? Did you suffer any heavy

didn’t say a word

revealed, “Boss got shot during a mission yesterday. The bullet missed his

to take off Cedrick’s

with love bites.