The Ex and Her Riches

Half an hour later, Joshua conducted a thorough examination of Gwendolyn, including testing her blood to determine if the $404 RNA virus had been transmitted to her from her children.

As they waited for the results, he glanced at Cedrick’s swollen cheek and let out a soft sigh. “Cedrick, do you want to put on some ointment to reduce the swelling? Or an ice pack?”

Cedrick gently licked the cut in his inner mouth and nodded in agreement. “All right, once we have a better understanding of Gwenny’s condition, I’ll make sure to apply the necessary medication.”

“Okay.”

Silence ensued in the lab. None of them said a word as the air grew tense.

An hour later, the sky had turned completely dark.

Joshua finally received the results and made his way back to the ward with a serious expression.

Cedrick had been waiting beside Gwendolyn the entire time. He quickly got to his feet and inquired, “So?”

Joshua held the lab report tightly and looked at Cedrick. “Cedrick, there is good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?”

Cedrick’s expression turned dark. Why is he asking me to choose?

Tamping down his impatience, he replied, “Tell me the good news first.”

The blood test results show that there is no S404 RNA virus in Gwendolyn’s body. She’ll be fine, so don’t worry.”

Cedrick heaved a sigh of relief. “What about the bad news?”

Joshua’s voice grew solemn as he delivered the news. “According to various indicators and her previous abnormal actions, it appears that Gwendolyn is suffering from mania.”

Cedrick’s brows furrowed in confusion as he processed the information. “How is that possible? Mania is a mental illness. How could a blow to the back of her head cause her to develop mania?”

Joshua explained patiently. “There were hidden risks and signs of Gwendolyn’s mania long before. She was under a lot of psychological stress due to various factors, especially during her pregnancy. The injury to the back of her head this time simply triggered the illness completely, but it is not the root cause.”

over a minor issue. She went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said it was due to excessive progesterone, which affected

at Gwendolyn, who was still unconscious in bed. He racked his brain to recall what

returned to the country, Marcus had a fall down the stairs, and she was unjustly blamed. None of her relatives believed her, and she faced accusations of being an illegitimate child. Despite her exhaustion, she had to handle these matters with determination. And then, Marcus passed away, and Evelyn went missing.

filled with anguish as he held his head in his hands. “It’s my fault. I neglected her. I failed to recognize and address her mental health issues.”

yourself, Cedrick,” Joshua advised

and under stress. These outbursts may occur especially at night. It’s important for you to closely monitor her. Additionally, it’s possible that Gwendolyn may not have any recollection of her actions during these episodes. It’s up to you to decide whether or not to disclose

silence later, he

sedatives by force is an option, but it can be damaging to the nerves, so it should be considered carefully. If too much is injected, it can affect subsequent treatment. Other than that, the only option is to let her vent until she exhausts herself and falls asleep naturally,

fell into deep thought

the back of her head has already weakened the nerves in that area. When Gwendolyn

with a curt nod, feeling guilty for

Gwendolyn’s hand and pressed an apologetic kiss on the

treat

available for her condition. While mania can be challenging to treat, it is not incurable. Based on Gwendolyn’s physical condition, I will develop a medication specifically

learned

plan as soon as possible. If Gwendolyn has another outburst, I’ll discreetly bring her here and ensure she receives the necessary treatment.”

main point in his words. “Discreetly? Are you planning to keep Gwendolyn unaware of her condition and secretly treat her?”

know her well. If she becomes aware of her condition, she might go to great lengths to shield her loved ones from any potential harm. For now, it might be best to keep

couldn’t refute his words.

to calm her frayed nerves and enhance

half to finish the IV drip. Cedrick remained beside her,

remained at the lab

Cedrick brought a

in sleep. Embracing Gwendolyn tightly in his arms,

slept until noon the

roused by a call from her

the afternoon to sign the contract. It’s nearly one o’clock now. Are you planning to come to

It’s almost one?

upon hearing