The Ex and Her Riches

Amid the tense atmosphere, the doctor finally broke the silence.

“Ms. Harris’ progesterone levels are rising again. Have you been emotionally unstable recently? Perhaps experiencing frequent fits of anger or bouts of sadness?” the doctor asked.

Gwendolyn lowered her head and kept mum.

It wasn’t right to withhold information in front of a doctor.

Cedrick gripped Gwendolyn’s hand tightly, speaking on her behalf, “Yes, there have been some unpleasant incidents at home recently. Her emotions have been rather turbulent, and it seems she has been having difficulty controlling them. Last night was particularly notable. She bit me simply because I refused to let her have an orange.”

His voice fell at the last few words, with a hint of mild resentment in it.

“She became angry over an orange?” The doctor couldn’t help but chuckle.

Gwendolyn hastily explained, “I have been having trouble with my appetite, even to the point of throwing up due to acid reflux. I even have to consume so many bitter medications, and the one time I come across a fruit I enjoy, he is absolutely adamant about not letting me have it! Not even one extra piece! It’s incredibly frustrating!”

Her brows furrowed tighter as she recounted the incident. In the end, she withdrew her hands from Cedrick’s grasp, sulking once again.

Cedrick was rendered speechless.

The doctor chuckled and said in a rather envious tone, “Your relationship is quite endearing. Frankly, I find your squabbling adorable.”

Gwendolyn, maintaining a serious face, continued to explain, “I was indeed angry last night, but I didn’t think it would go to the point where I would actually bite him hard. It seems I really have trouble controlling my emotions.”

The doctor carefully examined all the test results again.

“Ms. Harris, it’s your first time being pregnant, and you’re having twins, no less. It’s supposed to be more tiring. However, seeing as Mr. Jenson seems to be carrying on with his life as if nothing has happened, coupled with the added stress recently, it’s no surprise that you’ve been finding it difficult to control your emotions. As a result, you have been venting your frustrations on Mr. Jenson. Speaking of which, Mr. Jenson, you have to pay more attention to Ms. Harris’ mood in the future. If she can maintain a happy mood, she should recover normally. Aside from that, Ms. Harris, everything else is normal. There are no major issues with your health.”

Upon hearing the doctor’s words, they both heaved a sigh of relief.

It’s only a false alarm.

leaving the hospital, Cedrick carefully helped Gwendolyn into

I wasn’t thoughtful enough and let you carry all the burden yourself. From now on, I will split the pain whenever you are not feeling well,”

of amusement dancing in her

morning sickness, you can pinch me. And if you’re upset and want to vent, feel free to pinch

that really work?” Gwendolyn questioned, doubt flickering in her

down, through the layers of his clothes, until it rested on

her eyes. Her fingertips lightly traced circles on his waist before she grabbed a handful of

as he endured the pain. After a

it some thought before

expression fell after a moment. She rubbed his waist and said, “But it

content with her compassion. “I’m fine. Feel free to pinch me. I’ve got

“I’ll try to control my emotions from now on. Besides, things are getting better day by

not moved on from what happened to Asher.

they returned to Harrick

signed her inheritance rights with Jared, so she had a

as she arrived, she

He would massage her shoulders and bring her water or fruit whenever she felt thirsty or

also attending to matters pertaining to Jenson

process, but they shared a tacit understanding

glance from Gwendolyn, Cedrick would understand what she wanted and hand it to

flew by

it was time for dinner, there

it was

and wanted to invite her in. However, Sienna insisted

it was evident that she had been crying. Gwendolyn felt a pang of sympathy and had a pretty good

behalf, you

well. He got drenched in the rain the other night and caught a fever, but he refuses to see a doctor or take any medicine. He’s been very stubborn and has started to abuse himself.

and turned around to cast a bemused glance