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

leaned over and took the study materials from her desk,

were sleeping soundly. Are you planning on thoroughly

“Um…”

Then you wanted to pursue postgraduate studies, a path you’ve never dared

“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

who had lost four years of her memories, was naïve and innocent.

he couldn’t let her keep up this

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

fear in her eyes. “What

Treyton was rendered speechless.

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

were to make his thoughts vocal, Jennifer, with her current mental age, would only take Treyton as a twisted demon, driving her further away

decided to change his

what you’ve

nap, my mind is all foggy and blank.

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 get too many

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

into her postgraduate exam

Villa was shrouded in darkness,

slept late into the evening.

faint

out a small figure lying beside

The bedside lamp was off,

instantly bathed in light, revealing the disturbing sight on

expression fierce like a cornered

Cedrick had expected, she was in the throes

that Gwendolyn’s hands and