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.”

mentioned before that when Gwendolyn was pregnant, she bit you until you bled 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 her emotions. The doctor assured you that it wasn’t a major concern. However, if mental issues are not properly regulated, they can lead

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

discovered she was pregnant in Erihal amidst her busy negotiations with Charles for the Super Antiviral. When she finally 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. The pressure and anxiety never left her alone.

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

happen. Stop blaming yourself, Cedrick,” Joshua

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

the bed and held Gwendolyn’s hand tightly. A momentary silence later, he asked, “What should I do the next time she has

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, which doesn’t harm the nerves. However, she may feel fatigued the next day. Considering there are children

thought and said nothing.

rendering her unconscious like you did today. The blow to the back of her head has already weakened the nerves in that area. When Gwendolyn wakes up, she may

curt nod, feeling guilty for

apologetic

you treat Gwenny’s mania?”

“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

when he learned that Gwendolyn could recover.

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

words. “Discreetly? Are you planning to

know her well. If she becomes aware of her condition, she might go to great lengths to shield her loved

couldn’t refute his words.

got some medication for Gwendolyn to calm her frayed nerves and enhance her

remained beside her, using an

at the lab until

done, Cedrick brought a still-unconscious Gwendolyn back

night, he could finally find solace in sleep. Embracing Gwendolyn tightly in his arms, he drifted into a deep

until noon the following day.

was roused by a

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

It’s almost one?

upon hearing about the contract.