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?”

leaned in carefully to feel his heartbeat as a blissful sensation washed over

love from now on!” Gwendolyn smiled mischievously

engaged in a passionate and intimate session,

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

a few minutes of making out

touched his cheek and noticed something was amiss. “Why is your face so pale?

It’s only normal that I look

“But—”

Cedrick cut her off by asking, “Are you going back to

important meeting at Jenson Group today,” Nico immediately voiced before pretending to check the time. “We have two hours before the

attend to, Gwendolyn had no choice but to 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

turned the car around and drove

“Don’t leave the office right after work. I’ll

a sweet smile, she kept looking back and waving Cedrick

the window and waved back at her, beaming as he watched her enter

building, Cedrick could no longer suppress the metallic taste in

quickly rolled the window back up and coughed lightly with his

his slender fingers were

jumped in alarm. “Why are you coughing

fingers with a napkin. There

laboratory, Joshua conducted another virus serum

later, the atmosphere in

why is your condition worsening? Did you suffer any heavy injuries,

a word in

mission yesterday. The bullet missed his heart by two centimeters. He even purposely delayed treatment just

went on to take off Cedrick’s suit and shirt to examine his

filled with love bites. What the f*ck? This man sure is