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?”

silent, a

on his forehead and soothingly ran her fingers through his 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

“Okay,” he mumbled,

pacified by

Gwendolyn headed out

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at the entrance. She took several deep breaths to steady her nerves. Then, after making sure that her jeans were

her hand, the door was opened from the

froze as she found herself under the chilling scrutiny of Asher’s piercing gaze. Dressed immaculately in an exquisite azure suit, he emanated

you heading out? Have you and your wife had breakfast yet?” Gwendolyn awkwardly withdrew

come downstairs when I noticed you sneaking in from the garden. What are

I’m here

her antics but didn’t feel like exposing her.

behind him, her gaze flickering toward the second floor. “Isn’t Sienna home today? She left

around, aren’t I at

her?” Asher asked in a casual tone. He reached into the

Gwendolyn’s dislike toward the smell of cigarette smoke and put it back into the drawer. Then,

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

to the ground on

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

so it did not hurt

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

said that if I ever

how many times have you slept with him,

sarcastic way he addressed her as Ms. Harris was enough to send a shiver down Gwendolyn’s spine. This, she

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words left her mouth, she felt a blast of icy fury emanating from her brother. Hastily, she added, “I 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

heard that he’s been spending a lot of time with the

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