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 quiet melancholy settling

kiss 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.

“Okay,” he mumbled,

irritation was pacified

headed out the

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back to Mount Tranquil all alone, not to Marcus‘

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at Asher’s villa, she lingered at the entrance. She took several deep breaths to steady her nerves. Then, after making sure that her jeans were thick enough, she mustered

her hand, the

piercing gaze. Dressed immaculately in an

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

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

a nervous laugh. “Hah, what do you mean, Asher? I’m here to look for

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

flickering toward the second

slick with sweat. If Sienna isn’t around, aren’t I at risk of suffering a severe

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

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

away when she noticed Asher’s stern gaze. She was already feeling guilty to begin with.

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

a plush, round

to land her knees, so it

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

that if I ever

many times have you slept

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. A chilling dread

think… four or

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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. But Asher, I’ve never cared about others‘ opinions. As long as I live freely and boldly, that’s enough. As for Cedrick, he’s been good

her with a cold chuckle. “Is that so? I heard 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

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