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

call Cedrick when she spotted his car

she went to the car and saw Cedrick

out of the car and went to the passenger side to open the door for her.

was as thoughtful as

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

her chin and deepened the kiss.

win the best wife

delighted grin, reflecting the contentment

way back to Harrick Villa, Gwendolyn stared at the constantly changing

He

gaze was drawn to a young mother pushing a baby stroller along the sidewalk. In that moment, a subtle twinge

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

agreed, “The children

her gaze on the young mother and her baby, she suddenly missed her own children.

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

talk about the kids today. We’ll spend some quality time home alone and enjoy

down, she felt displeased but didn’t say anything else.

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

out. He then went to the

carried her in his arms.

so nice tonight? Is

smile. “No. Before you recover from the concussion

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

lips. “Nothing is more important than

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

fanned his sensitive earlobe, causing him to tremble

face remained devoid of

dinner tonight. Are you sure you

“Darling, stop teasing me. You know I can’t

Fine, then.

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

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

finding his

to leave the couch? This is strange.

spontaneous decision to

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

empty space, her mind racing with thoughts. Panic gripped her heart, overriding her rationality. Without wasting a second, she