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,

Cedrick when she spotted his

to the car and saw

of the car and went to the passenger side to open the door for her. He didn’t forget to fasten her seatbelt after she

thoughtful

a quick peck on the lips. “If there’s an award for the best husband, you’ll definitely

chin and deepened

the best wife award,

grin, reflecting the contentment she felt in their harmonious married

stared at the constantly changing scenery outside the window and

observe her condition. He seemed relieved

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

when our children grow up, let’s take them for a stroll, each in their own stroller. It would

“The children

fixed her gaze on the young mother and her baby, she suddenly

afternoon, so it’s only been a few hours since I

about the kids today. We’ll spend some quality

Deep down, she

later, the car rolled to a stop at the

the car and got out. He then went to the passenger side to open

her in his

arms around his neck. “Why are you so nice tonight?

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

look. “Hubby, you’re so fond of

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

his ear. “But I’m almost recovered. My concussion won’t affect our having sex. Ceddy, are you sure you don’t want to have some

breath fanned his sensitive earlobe, causing him to tremble

gulped silently, but his face remained devoid of expression

and teased, “We’re having a candlelight dinner tonight. Are you sure you don’t want to have sex later?”

teasing me. You know I

Fine, then.

back into his suit jacket. She remained in his arms silently, allowing him to bring her into the house.

dinner, so it

his actions weird.

want me to leave the couch? This is

her babies on the fourth floor. Gwendolyn made a spontaneous decision to

the door to the nursery, expecting to see her little ones and Zoey. However, to her shock. the bed was empty, and there was no

with thoughts. Panic gripped her heart, overriding