The Ex and Her Riches

The night drepened.

The lights in Treyton’s villa remained on.

Treyton, refreshed after a bath and wrapped in a robe, leisurely ascended the stairs, intending to visit a certain someone who was engrossed in her studies in the room.

He gently nudged open the door, peeking inside at the sight of the person behind the desk.

Jennifer was sprawled out on the desk, snoozing away.

A wry expression spread across his face as he walked in. He made no attempt to silence his footsteps.

Yet, the deep in slumber Jennifer, lacking any sense of alertness, remained utterly unconscious of his presence.

“Ahem.”

Treyton deliberately coughed aloud to rouse the sleeping Jennifer from her dreams.

She rubbed her sleepy eyes and looked up at Treyton. “Why are you here? I haven’t finished studying yet. There are- She flipped through her postgraduate study materials and continued, “just about ten sections left. I promise to go to bed after I’m done.”

Treyton knew she was merely giving him a perfunctory response. In a deep and brooding voice, he said, “Jennifer, are you that afraid of sharing a bed with me? I’ve told you that I wouldn’t attempt anything without your consent. All I want is to hold you while we sleep. Can’t you trust me?”

Jennifer remained silent.

The director of her former orphanage used to caution them about men, warning that their words were often deceptive.

What does he mean by he wouldn’t attempt anything when we share a bedt Who knows what will happen if he suddenly loses control over his urgest

Treyton felt a pang of hurt. “Jennifer, we’re engaged. Can’t you accept me yet?”

Jennifer let out an awkward chuckle. “That’s not it, Mr. Treyton. Go and get some rest. I really am studying. Once I’m done. I’ll go back to our room.”

what else to say

and took the study materials from her desk, flipping

night, and when I came in, you were sleeping

“Um…”

postgraduate studies, a path you’ve never dared to tread before. You hoped to eventually become a junior professor at a certain university. I supported you in that, too, gathering the most recent

him, retorting in a righteous tone, “I have been studying, but my foundation is poor. I may not pass the exam this year, but I do have plans to try again next year if that’s the case. As for tonight, I

didn’t want to hear any more of her excuses Jennifer, who had lost four years of her memories, was naïve and innocent. However, she was also unruly and stubborn, like a

her keep up this façade any

in his deep voice, “Jennifer, there’s no ‘try again next year in my book. If postgraduate studies are your goal, you must pass

fear in her eyes.

by her question, Treyton was

several times in one night until her legs were so weak the next day that

Jennifer, with her current mental age, would

to change

you on what you’ve been studying all night. How’s that?” he

pink lips in nervousness. “Could I review it one more time! After taking a nap, my mind is all foggy and blank. If you quiz me now, I probably won’t be able

review once more. But in half an hour, I’ll be back to quiz you. Be prepared to accept your punishment if you get too many questions

know you’re doing this for my sake, Mr. Treyton. I’ll study hard for the next half

quickly dove right into her

was shrouded in

slept late into

by the faint rustling noises

his eyes, he could make out a small figure lying

was off, and he got up to switch on

was instantly bathed in light, revealing the disturbing sight on the bed.

were bloodshot, her expression

in the throes of

covers, he noticed that Gwendolyn’s hands and feet were bound with heavy