The Ex and Her Riches

Cedrick swiftly swung open the basement door when he heard the excruciating scream.

As the lights flickered on, he was met with a scene of chaos and destruction.

The tools intended for Gwendolyn’s release lay shattered, a result of her uncontrollable frenzy.

At that moment, she resembled a wild creature, fierce and untamed.

Amidst the disarray, Cedrick’s primary concern was Gwendolyn’s well–being.

He carefully scanned her body, relieved to find no visible wounds or traces of blood. However, her piercing red eyes remained fixed upon him, unwavering and intense, as if she regarded him as her target.

“Gwenny?” Cedrick called out, but his words were met with silence.

It was clear that she had yet to break free from her maniac state.

In that instant, Cedrick comprehended Gwendolyn’s motives. She had deliberately lured him into opening the door by emitting an unfamiliar sound.

Despite Gwendolyn’s loss of consciousness, her instincts remained sharp.

Cedrick stood his ground, maintaining a safe distance, waiting for her to dismantle the sandbags and launch herself toward him.

Within two minutes, the final sandbag was reduced to tatters, leaving a trail of scattered sand in its wake.

Gwendolyn, resembling a terrifying apparition, launched herself at Cedrick with astonishing speed.

A resounding slap whizzed through the air.

Cedrick’s quick reflexes enabled him to seize her wrist, deftly avoiding the blow.

The duo engaged in a fierce confrontation in the basement.

In the past, they had avoided physical confrontations in the bedroom as Cedrick was concerned that Gwendolyn might inadvertently damage something or injure herself amid the turmoil.

However, the altered basement was stripped of any sharp objects. Hence, Cedrick could carefully plan his movements to ensure Gwendolyn’s safety.

“Come on, Darling. Let’s battle, and we shall see who tires first.”

Gwendolyn’s singular target as their clash

to be a mere punching

physical confrontation. He had to find

by her frenzy, unleashed a barrage of forceful strikes honed by her background in martial arts. Her attacks were

a precarious position, having to withstand her onslaught while avoiding causing her harm. With unwavering focus,

intense confrontation dragged on for over half an hour, and the discrepancy in physical stamina. between a man and a woman became evident. Gwendolyn’s strikes became less aggressive, and

a controlled

later, the malicious intent that had fueled Gwendolyn’s earlier attacks began to wane, replaced by weariness and a flicker

to exhaustion and collapsed in Cedrick’s arms.

duo was

the bedroom and helped her clean up with a shower

events had caused them to arrive at

He felt exceptionally tired tonight. Despite his exhaustion, he managed to administer the necessary

Cedrick took her back to Harrick

six in the morning, and the sky had slowly

hadn’t slept a wink, fought against the weariness and carried Gwendolyn to their bedroom. for much–needed rest.

by

stirred awake at three

throughout her slumber, and as she shifted, she caught sight of Cedrick

his skin flawless, and even in his slumber, he exuded a captivating handsomeness.

found herself mesmerized by his delicate features. With a playful touch, she traced her dainty fingertips along the

was pull Gwendolyn closer, showering

his kisses tickled her. She placed her hand on his face and gently pushed

night go?”

regained his composure and proceeded to explain every intricate detail of the

basement and let other objects serve as her outlets for release

silent as both of them contemplated the

We’ll remove any obstacles or potential dangers. You can fight

would also leave him

hold her in his arms, and accompany her to the laboratory

had visibly drained his energy,

the best course of action for now.