The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 323

Chapter 323 Things Will Get Better

The next day, the floor–to–ceiling windows in the bedroom were opened.

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The mist was thick in the winter morning. The cool breeze that blew in left Gwendolyn’s face stiff and cold.

She turned and nuzzled into Cedrick’s embrace.

Jennifer was wrapping up for the filming that day. Gwendolyn had to wake up early to head over film set to take a look and send her blessings and gift.

Another crazy night went past again. She seemed especially exhausted just like she had not slept enough.

The alarm clock on the nightstand rang.

to

the

She forcibly kept herself awake and got out of bed to freshen up.

Cedrick woke up as well. His long eyelashes fluttered slightly, and as he opened his eyes halfway, he drew his brows together.

There was only pure darkness within his vision.

-He did not pick up on what was going on. “Gwenny, did you turn off the lights? It’s a little dark in here.

Gwendolyn was sitting before the dressing table applying some skincare. Hearing those words, she paused

at once.

Instinctively, she turned to look at the opened windows. A look of confusion flashed across her countenance. “No. The windows are open. What’s wrong?”

Cedrick’s heart instantly sank to rock bottom.

I can’t see again, huh? How long will it take to recover this time?

His voice was even, and his tone was calm as he answered, “It’s nothing. I guess I was just a little tired last night and haven’t got enough sleep. I’ll sleep a while longer.”

He quietly closed his eyes and snuggled under the blanket again.

Gwendolyn burst into giggles. She sat by the bed and gently caressed his face. “You’re always saying you want to devour me. It turns out that an evil man like you will also get tired, huh?”

Cedrick also broke into a faint smile, but his eyes remained shut regardless. “Go on with your work. No need to leave breakfast for me. I’ll make some for myself when I wake up later

“All right. You’ve worked hard. Have a good rest for the next two days to recover your strength. Most importantly, stop thinking about devouring me!”

Cedrick nodded. “Got it.”

she got up and

basic everyday makeup would only take

still seemed deep asleep. Not wanting to wake him up,

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of the room.

took Elven with her as she made her way out of Harrick Villa. As she walked toward

the matter, Ms. Harris?”

on Gwendolyn’s face turned incredibly grim. Those words Cedrick said earlier when they

Harris, something’s wrong

bothered about answering him. Instead,

“Ceddy!”

and pushed open the

when she left, was gone. The room was empty, and there was

I just left not long

“Ceddy?”

she shouted his name, she touched the bed, only to realize there was still a hint of warmth. It was clear the man had just gotten

exceedingly

searched through every room in the villa. Sadly, she did not find

he leave the house that quickly? But why didn’t I

immediately called Nico. “Did Ceddy

my way to Harrick Villa right

surged

left Nico a little uneasy.

like…

words, Harrick Villa went

combed every corner of the Jenson residence, and

Quinton, Gwendolyn turned the whole villa upside down as she searched

surveillance cameras and searched the garage. Nonetheless, they could

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his phone was switched

not to alert the other members of the Jenson family, the group searched for more than half an hour yet could not

within Gwendolyn grew

Maverick’s death, she returned to Bay Villa and searched the entire house as she did now. Yet, she found

the edge of the bed, dispirited. Her trembling

in the room were Cedrick’s

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He didn’t even wear shoes. It’s so cold right now.

at that very moment, she caught sight

as she wanted to walk over to check, Nico entered the room. “Ms. Harris, we couldn’t find him here.

looking around. Make sure to search carefully. You must find him, even if it means

“Yes.”

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