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.”

he had said that, he forcibly stuffed Jennifer into his

the roar of an engine broke the silence of the dark night. The luxurious car sped

how her brother would be able to coax Jennifer at home later.

her worry, Cedrick abruptly interrupted her 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

a dip of her head. Naturally, she knew that all too well. Still, she was a

Stepping forward, Cedrick lightly took her hand and made his way

be so sure? What did you two talk about when you came over together tonight?”

Cedrick fell silent for a

merely told him to keep his fiancée in line

aren’t you saying anything?”

had a casual chat. I advised him to be

Gwendolyn. Since he’d said as much, Treyton would surely

them got into the car and went back to Harrick Villa.

of going upstairs. They went

basement, Gwendolyn fretted, “If I were to have a manic episode tonight, Hubby, would you be fine

was inexorably

was nothing unusual with the first two questions, but the final two had his brows

up in a rare show of dominance. “Are you doubting my stamina, Darling? It looks like I’ve got to

reiterated once more, “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 when I wake up tomorrow. Don’t think about

gently placing it on her lower back, supporting

and Gwendolyn was forced to take two steps forward. She ended up plastered against his chest,

“You merely want to check me over for injuries,

ignorance. “If

thought…” Leaning down, Cedrick lowered his head close to her ear and

out, for I might

lips.

her tongue, Gwendolyn pushed him away lightly.

him, she headed further into the basement. She spread out

not wash up, leaving it to Cedrick after her manic episode.

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

I’d suddenly slap you

still my gentle goddess before sleep,

it would be

of them slept in each other’s arms, chatting before they each