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 to

call Cedrick when she spotted his car parked not

she went to the car and saw Cedrick inside.

open the door for her. He didn’t forget to fasten her seatbelt

thoughtful as

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

lifted her chin and deepened the

best wife

grin, reflecting the contentment she felt in their harmonious married life.

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

He seemed relieved

halt at the red light, Gwendolyn’s gaze was drawn to a young mother pushing a baby stroller along the sidewalk. In that moment, a subtle twinge of longing tugged at her heart.

up, let’s take them for a stroll, each in their

children would

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

only been a few hours since I last saw the babies, but I already miss them.”

the kids today. We’ll spend

she felt displeased but didn’t say anything else.

rolled to a stop at

went to the passenger side to open the door for her.

he carried her in his

so nice tonight? Is it because

Before you recover from the concussion completely, I will not have sex with you until

“Hubby, you’re so fond of sex I can’t

the lips. “Nothing

coyly in 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 fun!”

breath fanned his sensitive earlobe, causing him to tremble

devoid of

having a candlelight dinner tonight. Are you sure you don’t want

stop teasing me. You know I can’t resist your charms, right?”

Fine, then.

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

dinner, so it won’t take long

his actions

to leave the

decision to go upstairs and

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

Panic gripped her heart, overriding her rationality. Without wasting