The Ex and Her Riches

Let’s start over again, and I’ll listen to you this time, okay?”

Reaching a consensus, the two women geared up to start a new match.

Just then, Cedrick brought his fist up to his mouth and cleared his throat loudly.

Treyton eyed him before immediately following suit at an even louder volume.

The two women begrudgingly raised their heads, only to see that their men were there to pick them up.

“Why have you come, Hubby?” Gwendolyn asked.

Cedrick stared at her, his handsome face as black as thunder. His voice was gentle, yet his words were disapproving. “Look at the time now. Were you planning to stay out if I hadn’t come to look for you, Darling?”

Closing the game interface, Gwendolyn belatedly took a look at the time. It was only then that she realized she had been so engrossed in gaming that she forgot the time, and it was already past nine o’clock.

Nighttime was the peak of her manic episodes. As such, it was indeed too dangerous for her to remain outside. Furthermore, she had not told her family about her condition because she did not want to worry them.

If we’d continued gaming for another few hours, Jennifer would’ve probably been scared witless when she inadvertently witnessed my manic episode!

She put her phone away before turning to Jennifer beside her solemnly. “Are you feeling better now, Jennifer?”

In response, Jennifer bobbed her head. “I’m really happy to have gamed with you tonight, Gwendolyn. But…”

The smile on her face gradually faded. Furtively stealing a peek at Treyton, who was a stone’s throw away, she fiddled with the hem of her shirt uneasily.

Not Painful But Utterly Humiliating

He’d be mad when I go back tonight, wouldn’t het

As a matter of fact, Treyton was infuriated. She’s a defenseless girl, yet the came to such a deserted place in the middle of the night. I’d be haunted by regret if the ran into scoundrels! Verily, she doesn’t have any safety consciousness!

His fury seemingly blazed even hotter the further he pondered upon the matter. Taking a few strides forward, he clutched Jennifer’s wrist tightly. “Come. Don’t intrude on Cedrick and Gwendolyn here. Let’s go home.”

The man’s grip was strong, and Jennifer could clearly sense his wrath. Unfortunately, she could not break free from his restraint and could only be dragged away. She glanced back over her shoulder at Gwendolyn in terror, beseeching the latter for help.

Gwendolyn understood her plea for help, but it was their personal matter at the end of the day, so it was inappropriate for her to interfere. She could only try her best by urging, “Treyton, Jennifer’s kind of slow in academic things. Be more patient and encourage her often. Don’t demoralize her. Also, talk things out at home.”

Treyton grunted in acquiescence, his voice low and grim. “I know. I’ll do so.”

said that, he forcibly stuffed Jennifer into his luxurious

an engine broke the silence of the dark night. The luxurious car sped off like an arrow in the moonlight.

sighed, worried about how her brother would be able

train of thought. “Don’t brood over it anymore, Gwenny. It’s a matter between themselves. You can’t do anything about it, and you have no right to

was a touch concerned. “Treyton appeared livid tonight. Would he

don’t think so.” Stepping forward, Cedrick lightly took her hand and made his way back with

to him. “How could you be so sure? What did you two

Cedrick fell silent for a long moment.

told him to keep his fiancée in line and

Why aren’t you saying anything?”

a casual chat. I

suffused Gwendolyn. Since he’d said as much, Treyton would surely listen to him.

got into the car

no intention of going upstairs. They went

were to have a manic episode tonight, Hubby, would you be fine fighting with me? Would you be injured? Would you be drained from the weariness? Could you really

inexorably taken aback.

unusual with the first two questions, but the final two

life, and he jerked his chin up in a rare show of dominance. “Are you doubting my stamina, Darling? It looks like I’ve got to prove

“Don’t hold back too much with me. In all things, make sure that you’re not injured. As usual, I’m going to check you over for injuries

her throat before gently placing it on her lower

arm toward himself hard, and Gwendolyn was forced to take two steps forward. She ended up plastered against his chest, mere inches

“You merely want to check me over for

ignorance.

down, Cedrick lowered his head close to her ear and said

Watch out, for I might really take you tomorrow.”

Cedrick’s lips. “I’d

a click of her tongue, Gwendolyn

further into the basement. She spread out the

long to sleep, she did not

did the same. He lay down on the mattress and hugged her

away from me. Aren’t you afraid that I’d suddenly slap

Cedrick replied in gratification, “You’re still my gentle goddess before sleep, Gwenny. When you’re asleep, I’ll put up

of his capabilities and knew that it would be difficult to hurt him for real if he did not

other’s arms, chatting before