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.”

know what else to say

materials from her desk,

were sleeping soundly. Are you planning on thoroughly reading these last few pages?” he asked.

“Um…”

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 and comprehensive study materials.

studying, but my foundation is poor. I may not pass the exam this year, but I do have plans to

years of her memories, was naïve and

let her

year in my book. If postgraduate studies are your goal, you must pass this year. From now on, I’ll tutor you after work and quiz you

in her eyes. “What kind

by her question, Treyton was

one night until her legs were so weak the next day that she couldn’t get out of bed.

Jennifer, with her current mental age, would only

Treyton decided to change his approach.

you on what you’ve been studying all night.

pink lips in nervousness. “Could I review it one more time! After taking a nap, my mind

first time, I’ll let you 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

for my sake, Mr. Treyton. I’ll study hard

into her

was shrouded in darkness,

late

by the faint rustling noises

out a small figure lying beside him, shivering

lamp was off, and he

room was instantly bathed in light, revealing the disturbing sight on

were bloodshot, her expression fierce like

Cedrick had expected, she was in the throes

noticed that Gwendolyn’s hands and feet were bound with heavy shackles.