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 over

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. Just stay put at home.

“Okay,” he mumbled,

was pacified by her

headed out

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drove back to Mount Tranquil all alone, not to Marcus‘ villa but straight

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

she raised her hand, the door

found herself under the chilling scrutiny of Asher’s piercing gaze. Dressed immaculately

Have you and your wife had breakfast yet?” Gwendolyn awkwardly withdrew her hand with a

this a coincidence. I had just come downstairs when I noticed you sneaking in

here to look for you. Why did you make it sound like I’m sneaking

like exposing her. Instead, he turned around and retreated to

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

around, aren’t

you here for her?” Asher asked in a casual tone. He reached into the drawer

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

to ebb away when she noticed Asher’s stern gaze. She was already

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

the living couch was a plush, round rug. Shrewd

land her knees, so it did not hurt at

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

took on a pitiful tone. “You said that if I ever slept with him again, you would break my legs,

times have you slept

sarcastic 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

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as the 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 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,

cold chuckle. “Is that so? I heard that he’s been spending a lot of time with

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