The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 269 I Will Be There

Cedrick’s gaze dropped, avoiding Gwendolyn’s eyes as he exuded a cold and distant demeanor.

Gwendolyn couldn’t comprehend what was going on with him. She was consumed by fury, fueled by the overwhelming desire to confront him and inflict physical harm to ensure he would never dare to break up with her again.

Fueled by her anger, she stepped down from the bed, her feet bare as she approached the bedside table, where a heavy wooden ruler was stored in the first drawer.

However, at that moment, she hesitated, realizing the potential consequences of her impulses.

She was worried about the harm she could inflict on Cedrick with the heavy ruler if he chose to confront her beatings directly.

On the other hand, the notion of returning empty–handed after her outburst filled Gwendolyn with a sense of foolishness.

She discreetly turned around to check on Cedrick and found him gazing directly at her.

The mere thought of coming back without anything in her hands caused her to cringe with embarrassment.

Determined to salvage the situation, she grabbed Cedrick’s black belt from the coat rack, folding it in half with the buckle firmly in her hand, before sitting back on the bed.

“Do you see this? Don’t push me to the point where I have to resort to violence!” she exclaimed, attempting to intimidate him.

Cedrick lifted his gaze and glanced at the belt in her hand, his face devoid of emotion.

“I had already given up on you back then, but you were the one who wanted me to give you a second chance. Now that I’ve given you that chance and have decided to spend the rest of my life with you, you’re telling me you want to break up? Why? Give me a logical explanation for this!”

Cedrick’s handsome face glowed under the dim light as he gulped.

He lowered his gaze and remained silent, exuding a cold aura.

To Gwendolyn, his silence felt like a form of silent resistance.

She wondered if he was giving her the silent treatment and bit her lip, feeling hurt.

“Fine. You need some time to think things through, right? Take all the time you need, then! Talk to me when you’ve figured things out.”

Frustrated, she threw the belt at him, got off the bed, and stormed out of the room.

The atmosphere of the room turned somber as she forcefully closed the door behind her.

As Gwendolyn entered the next room, she decided she would sleep in separate rooms with Cedrick from that point forward.

Throughout the night, she tossed and turned, her mind buzzing with thoughts of Cedrick and his distant attitude.

mounting, she sat up and

when she saw that it was already past two in the

that he

Whatever! This is ridiculous!

nestled back into bed and pulled the covers over

been a while since she

over herself.

found it somewha

difficult to adjust.

she nor Cedrick had an easy time falling asleep

Gwendolyn woke up

door

might still be asleep, she decided to head to

sky of Salinsburg was shrouded with dark clouds, reflecting the gloomy weather that had persisted for

her desk, resting her chin on her hands and gazing

peculiar behavior from the previous night flashed through her mind, causing her to lose

he had let out

pain tolerance, it seemed odd that he would react that way unless

considering Cedrick’s heavier weight and martial arts background, it seemed implausible that she could kick him off the bed

dwelled on these thoughts, a realization–struck her. Something

signs seemed to indicate that Cedrick might be genuinely injured or

could effortlessly kick him

table out of frustration at those

so blinded by rage yesterday night

it, Cedrick

bang of the table. “Ms. Harris, did I

quickly regained her composure, realizing the disruption she had

swiftly gathered her belongings, stating, “I have some urgent

And if I don’t, you can proceed

that day, pouring heavily onto the city

sat in his office at Jenson Group, his eyes dull and

windowpane, his thoughts drifted back to a conversation he had with Charles in

She may pity you at first, but what about in the long run? It has been decided that your disabled

growing pale. Exhaustion washed over him as his energy slowly

it was time for him

would be better to endure temporary pain rather than prolong the excruciating

thought that if Gwendolyn grew tired of him and started to hate him, she could eventually move on from the sadness and agony they were currently experiencing and find a better

was sitting on a nearby sofa,

discuss the terms of her compensation

been mentally absent ever since she entered his office. He had been silently gazing at the

of sorts today. It doesn’t appear to be work–related.