The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 276

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In the sterile confines of the hospital room at the laboratory, Gwendolyn spent the night alongside Cedrick.

By dawn, she took Cedrick back to the villa.

In accordance with Joshua’s advice, she drafted a health plan for Cedrick.

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It mainly outlined that he refrained from smoking, drinking, and engaging in physical intimacy with Gwendolyn. In addition, Cedrick should follow a diet abundant in fruits and vegetables and a daily regimen of moderate exercise.

Cedrick watched her enthusiastic manner and merely nodded, accepting her arrangements without a word.

Once home, Gwendolyn headed to the kitchen to prepare some oatmeal.

After they were done with breakfast, she said, “I have something on today and must return to the Harris residence. In the meantime, don’t head to Jenson Group if you have nothing important to attend to. If any paperwork requires your attention, have Nico bring it over.”

Surprised, Cedrick asked, “Since you’re returning to the Harris residence, do you need me to accompany you?”

“No need,” Gwendolyn replied.

She served him another bowl of oatmeal, concealing the unease in her eyes.

“You just had an episode of angina yesterday. You’re still weak, so don’t go around wandering. Rest for a few days and gather your strength,” Gwendolyn said.

Cedrick was a little concerned, especially when he noticed her change of clothes upon returning to their villa.

Gwendolyn usually favored dresses. However, she had changed into a pair of sturdy jeans paired with a crisp white t–shirt. The attire accentuated her tall, slender figure. It was a simple and clean look.

Something about her sudden change of style felt off to Cedrick.

“It seems like your eldest brother is still in Salinsburgh. I’m not comfortable with you going back alone,” Cedrick uttered.

Gwendolyn chuckled. “Asher dotes on me the most. What could he possibly do to me?”

man fell silent, a quiet melancholy settling

soothingly ran her fingers through his hair. “Don’t worry. I won’t let him know that we’ve

“Okay,” he mumbled,

irritation was pacified by

headed out the

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took several deep breaths to steady her nerves. Then, after making sure that her jeans were thick enough, she mustered the courage

raised her hand, the

Asher’s piercing gaze. Dressed immaculately in an exquisite azure suit, he emanated a commanding

a coincidence. Are you heading out? Have you and your wife had breakfast yet?” Gwendolyn awkwardly withdrew her hand with

his eyes. “I wouldn’t call this a coincidence. I had just come downstairs when

what do you mean, Asher? I’m here to look for

feel like exposing her. Instead, he

toward the second floor. “Isn’t

around, aren’t I at risk of suffering a severe beating today?

asked in a casual tone. He reached into the drawer of the coffee table, rummaging for

lighting it when he recalled Gwendolyn’s dislike toward the smell of cigarette smoke and put it back

when she noticed Asher’s stern gaze. She was already feeling guilty to begin with. Hence, she began to tremble uncontrollably under his

as she slumped to the ground on her knees, deciding that it was the best course of

was a plush, round

to land her knees, so it did not hurt at

curved into a smile. However, his eyes were cold and stern. “How apt. Would you care to remind me what I told

“You said that if I ever slept with him again, you would

how many times have you slept

her as Ms. Harris was enough to send a shiver down Gwendolyn’s spine. This, she realized, was the calm before the storm. A

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suffer the gesticulations of others from the rumors of us living together, and worse, sleeping together. You’re concerned about my reputation among the noble families. But Asher, I’ve never cared about others‘ opinions. As long as I live freely and

that he’s been spending a lot of time with the celebrity spokesperson from Jenson Group recently. He has little self–discipline. Do you still consider this to be good to

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