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.

left the remaining matters to her assistant. After packing up her stuff, she took the elevator

about to call Cedrick when she spotted his

surprise, she went to the car and saw Cedrick

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

thoughtful as

peck on the lips. “If there’s an award for the

chin and

win the best

grin, reflecting the contentment she felt

the constantly changing scenery outside the window and

turn around to observe her condition. He

to a young mother pushing a baby stroller along the sidewalk. In that moment, a subtle twinge of longing tugged at

for a stroll, each in their own stroller. It would be such

“The children would

young mother and

Harrick Villa this afternoon, so it’s only been a few

“Darling, let’s not talk about the kids today. We’ll spend some quality time home

a puzzled look. Deep down, she felt displeased but didn’t

minutes later, the car rolled to a stop at the Jenson residence’s garage.

then went to

down, he carried her in his arms.

nice tonight?

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

sensible, huh?” Gwendolyn gave him a dubious look. “Hubby, you’re so fond of sex I can’t believe you’ll say no to

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

I’m almost recovered. My concussion won’t affect our having sex. Ceddy, are you sure

fanned his sensitive earlobe,

remained devoid of expression as he

dinner tonight. Are you sure

me. You know I can’t resist your

Fine, then.

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

her on the couch, he prepared fruits and snacks for her. “I’ve prepared the ingredients needed for dinner, so it won’t take long for

nodded, finding his actions weird.

me to leave the couch? This

floor. Gwendolyn made a spontaneous decision to go upstairs and play. with them

However, to her shock. the bed was empty, and there was no sign of the babies or Zoey anywhere in the

she scanned the empty space, her mind racing with thoughts. Panic gripped her heart,