The Ex and Her Riches

Her originally fair and delicate skin had been severely thafed by the heavy metal handcuffs

Thankfully, Cedrick administered a sedative in time. Otherwise, Gwendolyn’s hands would’ve been seriously damaged, even to the extent of losing a layer of flesh down to the bone

Joshua stood beside the door, taking in the affectionate interaction between the couple, and sighed wholeheartedly. Life is indeed full of ups and downs Things became better for once and just prended to ge downhill from there. In my recollection, Cedrick’s and Gwendolyn’s lives had never been peaceful Fate has been kind to them

While Joshua was lost in his thoughts, Cedrick asked. “Can you think of another way? A method that doesn’t require sedation and can help Gwenny recover quickly while rapidly consuming her energy

Joshua sighed. “Cedrick, it would be great if such a perfect solution is available.”

The light in Cedrick’s eyes gradually dimmed.

Sensing his low spirits, Joshua suggested, “For now, the best method would be to bind Gwendolyn and lock her in the basement to endure the night.”

Cedrick didn’t even look at him. That’s not helpful at all.

Joshua continued contemplating before proposing another idea. “Or we can modify the basement a little and add some stress-relieving items that can allow her to vent without harming her body. At night, we can lock Gwendolyn in the basement. When her energy depletes and she falls silent, you can then carry her out and bring her to the laboratory for an IV drip. Cedrick, take your time to consider. I think this is the best solution so far. It won’t hurt you and can also protect Gwendolyn.”

Cedrick mulled over Joshua’s suggestion, thinking they could really give that method a try. “When Gwenny wakes up tomorrow, I’ll discuss this matter with her.”

Two hours later, Cedrick, carrying a sleeping Gwendolyn, walked alone through the winding corridors in the Jenson residence.

As he walked, he pondered Joshua’s proposition.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that it was a method worth trying.

He quickly carried Gwendolyn back to the room to rest. He spent the afternoon at home catching up on sleep, and now that he wasn’t sleepy anymore, he decided to try modifying the basement.

With that thought, he immediately plunged into the task of remodeling the basement

Since Gwendolyn had fallen ill, she felt there were no mornings in her day.

Every time she woke up, it was already either noon or afternoon.

Fortunately, the recent fluid administration had significantly reduced her fatigue.

When she woke up, Cedrick happened to have just figured out that she should be waking up, so he came in with a bowl of oatmeal.

Gwendolyn leaned against the head of the bed, looking at him with a vacant expression.

A similar thing was happening, featuring the same scene and the familiar oatmeal.

“Darling, it’s time to eat. It’s oatmeal for lunch today.” Cedrick smiled at her while regarding her with his tenderness-filled dark eyes.

Gwendolyn didn’t respond.

to cool it down, then brought it to her lips. Inexplicably, she felt

oatmeal anymore? I get annoyed just looking at

last oatmeal you’ll be having. Tomorrow, I’ll refer to a different cookbook to prepare steamed eggs and meat stew for you. What do you

craving the food

mysterious smile and continued, “Be good, Gwenny. At least eat half a bowl of this oatmeal. After you’re done, I’ll take you to

as she uttered, “Before that, there’s something

“What’s that?”

“Strip you bare

night, so

have to see

that case, hurry up and finish this oatmeal. Once you’re done, I’ll strip for

could inspect Cedrick’s body if she finished the oatmeal. Hence, despite her lack of appetite, she chowed down the

required her to exert force and would cause her pain, Cedrick didn’t let her touch the spoon at

on checking his wound, so she didn’t

bed and started taking off his clothes one by one compliantly until he became stark

barefooted, and slowly approached him, examining every inch of her skin in

without flinching. “I didn’t lie, right? I really wasn’t

behind him to check

already begun to form scabs, so she figured they probably

“Gwenny?”

Cedrick was puzzled. Suddenly, she kissed his back with her soft lips,

closed his eyes,

inch of his back. As it was quite a large

and even felt that those ten

his back, Gwendolyn held his warm and broad palms from behind, their fingers intertwined. Then, she tiptoed

anti-inflammatory medication

of guilt washed over Gwendolyn. “I’m sorry. I didn’t think my getting sick would cause you to be so badly

his chest, directly above his heart. “Physical pain is nothing. Fortunately,

divorce because of that, he would

to hurt you at all, neither physically nor emotionally. I just want to love you properly and live a happy and peaceful life with you and

“We will.”

you that from now on, whenever

shoulders. “The surprise I want to show you later has something. to do with this. I’ll bring you there in a while, Darling. Let’s try it out tonight to see if

piqued after

see your so-called surprise,

but was pulled back by

filled his dark gaze as he sneered. “Before we go, I want another kiss from you. Gwenny. My abs would also like to be spoiled by your kisses. With your kiss, those wounds