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.”

minor issue. She went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said it was due to excessive progesterone, which affected her emotions. The doctor assured you that it wasn’t a major concern. However, if mental issues are not properly

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

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,

head in his hands. “It’s my fault. I neglected her. I failed to recognize and address her mental health

Stop blaming yourself, Cedrick,” Joshua advised

on your description, it appears that Gwendolyn’s mania is intermittent, characterized by sudden bursts of anger when she’s tired and under stress. These outbursts may occur especially at night. It’s important for you to

held Gwendolyn’s hand tightly. A momentary silence later,

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

into deep thought

“You should avoid rendering her unconscious like you did today. The blow to the back of her head has already weakened the

curt nod, feeling guilty

an apologetic kiss on

you treat Gwenny’s mania?”

nodded. “There are treatment options 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 tailored to her needs. If we’re fortunate, she may

learned that Gwendolyn could recover.

has another outburst, I’ll discreetly bring her here and ensure she receives

“Discreetly? Are you planning to keep

go to great lengths to shield her loved ones from any potential harm. For now, it might be best to keep it from her. We’ll assess the situation as it unfolds

refute his words.

got some medication for Gwendolyn to calm her frayed nerves and

IV drip. Cedrick remained beside her, using an

the lab until late

was done, Cedrick brought a still-unconscious Gwendolyn back to Harrick Villa

the night, he could finally find solace in sleep. Embracing Gwendolyn tightly in his

noon the following day.

was roused by a call from her assistant.

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

It’s almost one?

hearing about