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?

did

gratification. “To pursue my future sister-in-law, of course! But it’ll probably be a challenge this time. He acted high and mighty for more than half a

right! He deserves it for always acting aloof and

her sentiments, Treyton nodded in

were

She was alone.

casually inquired,

an indistinct

fell ill. Not 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 or the season changes. Besides, he knows that Gwen won’t be happy to see him, so he decided not to

faded. She lowered her head and

Upon ascertaining that she showed no aversion, he ventured,

of her head. “It’s as though he has gone mad. He punishes himself like crazy by reading

became red-rimmed, but she forced a smile when she remembered that

strangeness pervaded Gwendolyn. Nonetheless, she merely lamented, “I’ve dissuaded him from doing so more than once,

atmosphere between the three of them abruptly turned

reigned for a few seconds before Gwendolyn smilingly steered the conversation back to its

come in, Treyton, Sienna. Benny and Zendy are with Cedrick. Go and have a look

turned harmonious again, and they strolled into the house

outside to

only when the welcome baby party was about to begin did Jennifer arrive in a

quickly ushered her

glanced at it. She chose not to go over, sitting at an unoccupied

the unusual atmosphere between the couple, Gwendolyn surreptitiously threw Treyton a

since a fight between lovers had to

the party, Jennifer sipped at her red wine

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

blended into the circles of the wealthy elite, although

so Treyton

on both sides of her, his emotions became a

meal, and Jennifer found a quiet

glass of fruit juice, Gwendolyn lightly clinked it against hers before asking tentatively, “What’s going on with you and Treyton? I noticed that you didn’t say a single word to him throughout the party today. Are

head tilted back

glass of wine that was filled to the brim. A

want to break