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?”

a quiet melancholy settling over

hair. “Don’t worry. I won’t let him know that we’ve slept together previously. Just stay put at home. I’ll return once I’ve

“Okay,” he mumbled,

was pacified

Gwendolyn headed out the

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several deep breaths to steady her

the door was

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

out? Have you and your

his eyes. “I wouldn’t call this a coincidence. I had just come downstairs when I noticed you sneaking in from the garden.

here to look for you.

was too familiar with her antics but didn’t feel like exposing her. Instead, he

toward the second floor. “Isn’t Sienna home today? She

If Sienna isn’t around, aren’t

Are you here for her?” Asher asked in a casual tone. He

it when he recalled Gwendolyn’s dislike toward the smell of cigarette smoke and put it back into the drawer. Then, he fixed his sister with a

noticed Asher’s stern gaze. She was already feeling guilty to begin with. Hence,

as she slumped to the ground on her knees, deciding that

the coffee table and the living couch was a plush, round rug. Shrewd as she

to land her knees, so it did not hurt at

smile. However, his eyes were

her gaze as her voice took on a pitiful tone. “You said that if I ever slept with

Harris, how many times have you slept with him,

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

four or

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know you only have my best interests at heart, Asher. You worry that if in the end, Cedrick and I don’t end up together, I’ll 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.

heard that he’s been spending a lot of time with the celebrity spokesperson from Jenson Group recently. He has little self–discipline. Do

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