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.

was also there. It was her first time meeting Inez, and she had

on her because the Mossey family

as soon as she entered the living

it being their first meeting. Their mutual fondness was evident in

couch was empty, reserved specifically

atmosphere, Gwendolyn had pressing matters to attend to. Reluctantly, she decided to play the role of

don’t fully trust our domestic hospitals. Could you help me with

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

own name on it, making it easy to distinguish between the two.

Kieran. “How long before we

the accuracy of the DNA test, I’ll have to run it three to four times. It will take at least two to

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

have to trouble you

trouble at all,” he

the strands of hair and turned to head upstairs. As a leader

room was left with just three women.

quite the stage set

front, both externally

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

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 me and Sienna. We’ll set

over her. “Well, he hasn’t bullied me. He’s pretty nice, even though his actions are

women broke out into laughter.

tended to forget

didn’t even come

well enough not to

also went back to Asher’s villa for lunch, leaving

as the daughter of the Harris family. I even mistook your affection for Kieran and almost made

one to hold grudges over little things.

any ill will, never tried to hurt me. It just proves that you’re a genuinely kind- hearted girl,” Gwendolyn reassured her.

wouldn’t hesitate to fight back against those who harm me. I