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.”

didn’t know what

materials from her desk, flipping through the

night, and when I came in, you were sleeping soundly. Are you planning on thoroughly reading these last few

“Um…”

never dared to tread before. You hoped to eventually become a junior professor at a certain

foundation is poor. I may not pass the exam this year, but I do

lost four years of her

her

again next 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 on your memorization. If you get

fear in her eyes. “What

Treyton was rendered speechless.

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

his thoughts vocal, Jennifer, with her current mental age, would only take Treyton as a twisted demon, driving her further away from him.

decided to change

on what you’ve been studying all

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 to

her pitiful and innocent expression, Treyton relented. “Considering it’s your 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

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

dove right into her

Harrick Villa was shrouded in darkness,

had slept late into the

faint rustling

make out a small figure lying beside him, shivering and

suspicion. The bedside lamp was off, and he got up

revealing the disturbing sight on

were bloodshot, her expression fierce like a cornered animal.

was in the throes of another episode.

covers, he noticed that