The Ex and Her Riches

Gwendolyn paid no heed to her. After securing a lock of her hair, she turned around to leave without looking back.

After leaving the basement, the first thing Gwendolyn did was to call Kieran.

The call connected swiftly.

Kieran’s typically cool and pleasant voice greeted her. “What’s up, Kiddo?”

Gwendolyn glanced at the lock of Annie’s hair in her palm before she asked, “When are you planning to return? Have you read the message I sent you the other day?”

Kieran blinked, suddenly remembering that he had forgotten to reply to her last message.

“I’ve booked the flight. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I should arrive at Salinsburgh Airport before noon tomorrow,” he replied.

Gwendolyn felt considerably more at ease after getting a specific time. “Is my future sister- in-law coming with you?”

Kieran remained silent for a while before replying in a shy tone, “Yes.”

Gwendolyn detected the hint of shyness in his voice and was glad. “That’s good. I will send bodyguards to pick you up at the airport. Your villa at Mount Tranquil will be cleaned and ready for your arrival.”

“Okay. See you tomorrow,” he said.

“See you tomorrow,” Gwendolyn echoed softly.

After hanging up, she ordered the six bodyguards she had specifically brought in, “Guard the basement well. Do not let anyone in except me, and that includes Asher.”

“Yes, Ms. Harris.”

With everything set, Gwendolyn left Mount Tranquil to continue her treatment and rest at the lab.

After undergoing these treatment sessions, her manic symptoms significantly improved. She was eager to recover quickly and return to a normal life with Cedrick

By noon the next day, when Gwendolyn arrived at Mount Tranquil, Kieran and Inez had already arrived at the villa.

meeting Inez, and she had

was very kind and friendly, not looking down on her because the Mossey family was just

as she

and Inez hit it off well, despite it being their first meeting. Their

main couch was empty, reserved specifically

she

you

a small bag from her branded purse, inside were a few strands of hair labeled “Annie

making

before we can get the results? We need them as

run it three to four times. It will take at least two to three hours.”

her head. If all went well, they could have the results by

trouble you then,

trouble at all,” he replied.

head upstairs. As a

the living room was left with just three women.

it wasn’t quite the stage set for drama.

harmonious front, both externally and

while, and now, the latter had become her sister-in- law. Gwendolyn was glad that her usually aloof

brother been good to you in Fairlake?” she asked. “He’s kind of emotionally stunted, but he’s also extremely devoted. Once he sets his mind on someone, it’s hard for him to change it. If he ever dares to treat you badly, just tell

bullied me. He’s pretty nice, even though

three women broke

busy, he tended to forget to eat and sleep.

come downstairs for lunch.

his habits well enough

went back to Asher’s villa for lunch,

met was in Fairlake. I didn’t know your identity as the daughter of the Harris family. I even mistook

to hold

never bore me any ill will, never tried to hurt me. It just proves that you’re a genuinely kind- hearted

to fight back against those who harm me. I just don’t go out