The Ex and Her Riches

Gwendolyn did not answer right away. Instead, she turned to look at the man by her side, Cedrick.

Then she saw the gloomy look in his eyes as he resentfully stared at her.

He was ready to submit, but right as he was about to have it, someone interrupted. It was torture.

Realizing that Gwendolyn rejected the person on the other end of the line, Frostine. “I’m not free today. I’ll be resting at home. Let her stay if she wants to wait, but do serve her snacks and drinks. If she wants to stay and wait, then let her be.”

“Of course, Ms. Harris.”

“Mm. I have something to do today. I’ll be busy. Don’t disturb me unless it’s something major like the imminent closing of the company.”

“Understood.”

After ending the call, she moved to pin Cedrick down again. “Hubby, are you satisfied with that?”

Cedrick could not help but curl his lips as joy bloomed in his chest.

Leaning toward Gwendolyn’s ear, he hoarsely whispered, “Yes.”

Gwendolyn bent down to kiss his lips.

It was intimate and sweet as the two spent a rare afternoon together.

From their afternoon nap until evening, the two never left the bed. After the lovemaking, they continued, teasing each other on the bed. It was as if the two of them were the only ones in the world during that time.

When the sun was almost gone, Gwendolyn’s phone rang again.

This time, it was not a call from work; it was from Jennifer.

Ever since Jennifer lost her past four years of memories, Treyton brought her back to take good care of her. It had been a long time since Jennifer called her.

Once the call went through, Jennifer’s gloomy voice traveled out of the speakers. “Gwendolyn, are you free? Can you meet me for a while?”

Gwendolyn could hear that something was off about Jennifer. “What’s the matter, Jennifer? Are you in a bad mood?”

did not answer her.

mean to you? Tell me what happened, and I’ll

saying, “I sneaked out of the villa. I don’t want to go back to Mr.

meant that Jennifer barely knew anything about society.

Gwendolyn sighed. “Where are you? I’ll come and pick you up.

observing the buildings around her. Salinsburgh was not a

to. In the end, she

said, “Ceddy, I think Jennifer had a fight with Treyton.

was calm as he nodded in understanding and responded,

between you and Jennifer? I can’t believe you gave her the opportunity to run away from home. You’re making

ran away

He was still at work, and he could

other phone to call the bodyguard at the villa. It was then he found out that Jennifer was indeed not in the villa, having snuck out at

no longer

this happen? I’ve been nice to her, and I haven’t fought

to converse for a

drove to the remote area. It was dark, so she had to use a torch

and gently asked, “Jennifer, why are you here? What‘ happened? Tell me, and I’ll help you out.”

to grad school. He’s making me do revisions every single night, but my basic skills are weak, so I keep making mistakes. I feel like I can’t

Gwendolyn was silent.

pain, no gain. Treyton was so strict with her because he had high hopes

knew that Jennifer had a weak educational foundation. Moreover, Jennifer’s mind was of a twenty–one–year–old.

was too tough on her.

How anxious do you think Treyton will be if he doesn’t

house is mine. Also, I want some time alone.

as if she was a child if she made mistakes. Even though he was only using his hand to hit her, it

strands of her hair behind her ear, she said, “It’s all dark outside.

turned to Gwendolyn in confusion. “Aren’t you right beside me? I’m

rendered Gwendolyn speechless.

you whenever I’m sad, like how I did when we were in the orphanage. I’ve forgotten that you now have children and a husband.

gave her a dismissive smile. “You’re not. I wasn’t doing anything at home anyway, so I might as well come and keep you

ruffled Jennifer’s hair. Jennifer was supposed to be a year older than her, but her loss of memories made her seem much younger and more naive than