The Ex and Her Riches

Because of the matter with Gina, both Gwendolyn and Cedrick were particularly careful in recruiting a nanny, going as far as screening the candidates’ family background and experience.

In the end, they decided on a kindly middle-aged woman known as Zoey Yarde, who preferred to be addressed as Mdm. Yarde.

Ever since they hired Zoey as a nanny, Cedrick was finally liberated from his duties, enjoying a far more peaceful and comfortable life.

The days of peace and comfort flew past.

In the blink of an eye, it was the twins’ welcome baby party. Gwendolyn’s postpartum recovery had also gone well, and she was back on her feet.

There was a horde of guests during the party. They all surrounded the twins and praised them to the skies, beyond fond of them.

Gwendolyn ordered Cedrick and Zoey to keep a close eye on the twins, asserting that the babies must always be within a meter of their line of sight.

As newborns were fragile, the guests were merely allowed to look without touching, much less cradling them.

Meanwhile, she went to the door to welcome the guests.

Shortly after, a handsomely-dressed Treyton arrived with a sizeable gift in hand.

Noticing that he was alone, Gwendolyn asked in curiosity, “Why did you come alone today without waiting for Jennifer?”

A hint of embarrassment showed on Treyton’s face. “She’s pretty busy with work recently. I suspect someone said something to her, for I can’t shake off the feeling that she’s deliberately distancing herself from me these days.”

“Did you anger her?”

“No.” Treyton pondered for a moment before adding, “It’s nothing unusual for couples to have a few quarrels occasionally, no? She never acted like this in the past, but she’s been exceedingly cold toward me lately.”

“I’ll help you feel her out when I’m free, okay?” Gwendolyn proposed.

“Forget it. I’ll handle my own matters.”

Patting her brother on the shoulder, Gwendolyn urged solemnly, “How could you take offense with a woman when you’re a man, Treyton? It’s best to quarrel less in the future. Give way to her as much as possible. Too many conflicts will hurt the relationship.”

“Got it.”

Treyton bobbed his head, listening to her lecture obediently.

Recalling Kieran’s message, he continued somberly, “Oh yes, Kieran happened to fly over to Fairlake last night, so he probably won’t be able to make it today. He asked me to give you a monetary token, promising to buy the twins a gift when he returns to Salinsburgh.”

Fly over to Fairlake?

nosiness written all over her face, Gwendolyn intentionally teased, “Why did he go to Fairlake when he doesn’t have any important

mighty

it for always acting aloof and wearing a poker

her sentiments, Treyton

they were

She was alone.

Treyton casually inquired, “Why are you alone,

an indistinct trace of worry creased her

only did he run a high fever, but he damaged his knees from kneeling throughout the night previously. Now, they hurt every time it rains

on Gwendolyn’s face gradually faded. She

she showed no aversion, he ventured, “Don’t tell me he’s still reading Heagurn

“It’s as though he has gone mad. He punishes himself like crazy by reading that scripture,

became red-rimmed, but she forced a smile when she remembered that it was the twins’ welcome baby party that

merely lamented, “I’ve dissuaded him from doing so more than once, but he’s too stubborn. Unless he sees the light himself, no one

three of them abruptly

before Gwendolyn smilingly steered the conversation back to its initial

Benny and Zendy are

again, and they

remained outside to welcome

the welcome baby party was about to

her

glanced at it. She chose not to go

unusual atmosphere between the couple, Gwendolyn surreptitiously

a fight between lovers had to

party, Jennifer sipped at her red

wide range of resources. Her aura had also been honed on set time and

wealthy elite, although the Newton family had yet to acknowledge

Treyton could only stare at

her, his emotions became a jumbled mess. He remained morose throughout

dance segment after the meal, and Jennifer found a quiet place to talk to Gwendolyn

against hers before asking tentatively, “What’s going on with you and Treyton? I noticed that you didn’t say a single word to

head tilted back as she enjoyed the wine,

wine that was filled to the brim.

want to break up with