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

no viable escape, Cedrick refused to allow himself to be a mere punching bag for Gwendolyn’s fury.

engage in a physical confrontation. He had to

honed by her background in martial arts. Her attacks were precise, targeting vulnerable areas with

in a precarious position, having to withstand her onslaught while avoiding causing her harm. With unwavering focus, he skillfully evaded her powerful strikes.

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 her

seized the opportunity to launch a

intent that had fueled Gwendolyn’s earlier attacks began to wane, replaced by

exhaustion and collapsed

altercation, the duo was drenched

and helped her clean up with a shower before they headed to

had caused them to arrive at the lab at three in

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

the infusion, Cedrick took her

in the morning, and the sky had

wink, fought against the weariness and carried Gwendolyn to their bedroom. for much–needed

by the passing

stirred awake at

had encircled her petite waist throughout her slumber, and as she shifted, she caught sight of Cedrick

flawless, and even in his slumber, he exuded a captivating

a playful touch, she traced her dainty fingertips

and the first thing he did was pull Gwendolyn closer, showering her with

her. She placed her hand on his face and gently pushed him

How did last night go?” she asked,

Cedrick swiftly regained his composure and proceeded to explain every

other objects serve as her

as both of them contemplated

can fight me to exhaust my energy. But you have to promise

would also leave

have to help, Gwendolyn shower, constantly hold her

last night had visibly drained his energy, leaving him

the best course of action