The Ex and Her Riches

Everyone directed their gazes at Asher, who had voiced his opposition to the marriage.

He uttered solemnly, “Cedrick, don’t think we will marry her off easily just because you got her pregnant. Even if she never gets married and gives birth to these two children, the Harris family will support them for a lifetime.”

Marcus’ face darkened as he shouted, “Enough!” “Dad, although you are the ultimate decision-maker, I have to remind you that ever since Mom passed away, I have been the one rearing Kiddo like a mother. Regarding her marriage, I hope you can discuss it with me.”

In that aspect, only Asher was capable of controlling Gwendolyn.

Marcus did not agree with him, but he did not directly refuse either. “Let’s eat first. After dinner, you can all have a proper discussion,” was all he said in the end.

“All right,” Asher replied.

The sound of cutleries clanking against each other resumed as they began eating New Year’s Eve dinner in silence.

After the meal, Lorelai took Marcus upstairs to watch the countdown celebration, leaving Asher, Sienna, Kieran, Treyton, Cedrick, and Gwendolyn in the living room.

Gwendolyn knew Asher was still angry, so she dared not sit down and stood obediently on the side. Cedrick also did not take a seat, standing with her.

Asher sat in the middle of the couch, maintaining an upright posture. A terrifying aura enveloped him.

Sienna sat beside him while Treyton and Kieran sat on separate couches on either side.

There was a chilling atmosphere in the air, reminiscent of a trial in a courtroom.

Gwendolyn anxiously lowered her head, feeling suffocated under the tension. Cedrick clutched her sweaty palm to give her a sense of security while urging her to relax.

A few more minutes passed, and Asher began to speak sinisterly. “Gwendolyn, well done! You have decided to give me a huge surprise during the holidays. Do you want me to break your arm or leg? Choose one for yourself.”

Alarmed by the threat, Gwendolyn felt her heart skip a beat. Before she could speak, however, Treyton stood up for her. “Asher, we must be careful with her for the first few months. No hitting is allowed. Plus, she’s carrying twins!”

Kieran chimed in, “Cedrick should take full responsibility. Break his legs first before anything else.”

Sienna nodded in agreement.

Cedrick in annoyance but did not immediately pass judgment on him. Instead, he looked at Gwendolyn

chose to bring this up on New Year’s Eve.

lip and lowered

Treyton interrupted once again, disrupting

by his disruption, Asher gave him a fierce glare and retorted, “I

his

him. “The two of you didn’t show much of a reaction at the dining table earlier, so you already knew about

the adjacent couch, extended two fingers and

that their sister was pregnant

provocative gesture successfully ignited another wave of fury in

his anger was directed

been a long time since you’ve been hit. Is that why you’re itching for

“Ouch!”

that was kicked. Beads of cold sweat even started to form on

of Marcus’ anger for you. I have already tried my best to

you, Treyton, for helping me! But please don’t say anything anymore. I’m afraid Asher will beat you

Treyton lapsed

shiver ran down his spine as he

what’s the point of holding Gwen accountable now? You’re just concerned about Cedrick and still harbor some resentment toward him. How about you come up with

not

want to teach Cedrick a lesson… I thought convincing Kieran to let Cedrick off would be the only challenge, but as it stands, I have to convince all three of them. Considering how wicked my brothers can be,

was riddled with anxious thoughts, Cedrick stepped forward and declared calmly, “I’m willing to accept any punishment from the three of you, including the punishment

combined punishment from the three of them is much more terrifying than you

an eyebrow and snorted coldly. “All right, you agreed to this. If you

corners of his lips into a

I have no say in the matter? Couldn’t they at least consider

room were

Eve. It’s a festive occasion, so let’s do it today! If you can walk back to the Jenson residence tonight without assistance,

smile remained plastered on Cedrick’s composed countenance.