The Ex and Her Riches

Hearing her question, Cedrick calmly provided the reply he had prepared. “You were too tired last night and fell asleep in the resting room in your office. I went to Harris Group in search of you and brought you back home.”

Gwendolyn was surprised to hear that. “Did I sleep until now?”

Cedrick chuckled aloud and tapped her nose affectionately. “Yes, you lazy little piggy. You slept for over ten hours.”

No wonder I’m having a splitting headache. It turns out I’ve slept for that long.

She let out a playful giggle. “Well, in that case, I should definitely head to work at Harris Group. I could use the exercise of walking around. It’s strange, though. I’ve slept for so long, but I don’t feel hungry at all.”

Recognizing her determination, Cedrick didn’t attempt to change her mind. “If you feel unwell, m to give me a call. Why don’t you leave work half an hour early? I want to prepare something delic our first candlelight dinner upon our return to the country. It’ll be a chance for us to have some e time alone. I’ll come to pick you up at work later.”

“Okay,” Gwendolyn agreed readily.

She didn’t notice he was insinuating something else by saying “quality time alone.”

After her headache was relieved, Gwendolyn regained her energy and could get off the bed to wash herself

By the time she finished washing up and putting on makeup, her headache had mostly subsided.

Cedrick sat by the edge of the bed, observing her condition discreetly. “It’s still early. I prepared some oatmeal with spinach. Why don’t you have some before leaving?”

Gwendolyn shook her head in response. “I don’t have any appetite at the moment, so I’m not hungry. Maybe I’ll feel hungry later after I’ve walked for a while. I think I’ll just grab something to eat outside.”

“Then I’ll drive you to work.”

Cedrick got up and held her hand, intertwining his fingers with hers. Without hesitation, he led her out of the house.

As he willingly became her driver, Gwendolyn didn’t resist, allowing him to drive the car.

That afternoon, Gwendolyn finally signed the contract with the person in charge from Dovil Group.

“Ms. Harris, here’s to a successful collaboration.”

Gwendolyn shook the lady’s hand warmly. “Likewise.

It was evening by the time she finally concluded the contract signing. The room was bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun, which cast a golden hue across the space.

Gwendolyn’s gaze wandered to the window, where she caught sight of the breathtaking sunset. At that moment, she remembered Cedrick’s words from earlier in the day.

She glanced at the clock and realized there were thirty minutes till six.

I gave him my word, so I shouldn’t disappoint him.

her assistant. After packing up her stuff, she took

call Cedrick when she spotted his car parked

surprise, she went to the car and

and went to the passenger side to open the door for her. He didn’t

was as thoughtful as

down, Gwendolyn took the chance to give him a quick peck on the lips. “If there’s

and

win the best

face lit up with a delighted grin, reflecting the contentment she felt in

to Harrick Villa, Gwendolyn stared at the constantly changing

would often turn around to observe her condition. He seemed relieved to see that

car came to a halt at the red light, Gwendolyn’s gaze was drawn to a young mother pushing a baby stroller along the sidewalk. In

a stroll, each in their

agreed, “The children would love it.”

young mother and her

it’s only been a few hours since I last saw the babies, but I already miss

spend some quality time home alone and enjoy a candlelight dinner together, okay?”

Deep down, she felt displeased but

car rolled to a stop at

went to the passenger

he carried her

neck. “Why are you so nice tonight? Is it because you want to have sex

his lips into a tight smile. “No. Before you recover from the concussion completely, I will not have sex with you until

a dubious look. “Hubby, you’re so fond of sex I can’t

gave her a soft kiss on the lips. “Nothing is more

concussion won’t affect our having sex. Ceddy, are you sure you

hot breath fanned his sensitive earlobe, causing him to tremble

his face remained devoid

his tie and teased, “We’re having a candlelight dinner tonight. Are you

gave a curt nod. “Darling, stop teasing me. You know I can’t resist your

Fine, then.

unwillingly and stuffed his tie back into his suit jacket. She remained in his arms silently, allowing him to bring

couch, he prepared fruits and snacks for her. “I’ve prepared the ingredients needed for dinner, so it

his

to leave the couch? This is strange.

made a spontaneous decision to go upstairs and play. with

However, to her shock. the bed was empty, and there was no sign of the

Panic gripped her heart, overriding her rationality. Without wasting a second, she sprinted downstairs and hurried toward the kitchen, hoping to find