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.

cool it down, then brought

anymore? I get annoyed just looking at it

her patiently, “This is the last oatmeal you’ll be having. Tomorrow, I’ll refer to a different cookbook to prepare steamed eggs and meat stew

lips, craving the food

least eat half a bowl of this oatmeal. After you’re done, I’ll take you to see a surprise.

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

“What’s that?”

ear, “Strip you bare and

very good last night, so I didn’t get

words don’t count. I have to

nothing to hide since he genuinely wasn’t injured. “In that case, hurry up and finish this

she finished the oatmeal. Hence, despite

herself required her to exert force and would cause her pain, Cedrick didn’t

fixated on checking his wound, so she didn’t

finished eating, Cedrick stood by the bed and started taking off his clothes one by one compliantly until

barefooted, and slowly approached him, examining every inch

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

him

had already begun to form scabs, so she figured they probably weren’t that painful

“Gwenny?”

the front for a while, Cedrick was puzzled.

his

she kissed every inch of his back. As it was quite a large area,

very much and even felt that those ten minutes had passed

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

his head and answered honestly, “The anti-inflammatory medication Joshua prescribed was very effective. The wounds don’t hurt

think my getting sick would cause you

her hand, and placed her palm on his chest, directly above his heart. “Physical

they were to divorce because of that,

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

“We will.”

to you that from now on,

to do with this. I’ll bring you there in a while, Darling. Let’s try it out tonight

piqued after hearing

to see your so-called

but was pulled back by

from you. Gwenny. My abs would also like