The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 672

“No. This person is absolutely cunning. I set up a trap to lure him to appear, but little did I know he created a false identity and sent a substitute to meet me. In the end, his fake guy took his place in death.”

For a moment, both men were silent.

Apart from the sounds made by the humidifier and a soft, occasional hum by Benedict, the room was exceptionally quiet.

“So you secretly issued an arrest warrant to catch this crafty fellow.”

Charles could imagine how tense the situation was.

Cedrick sneered. His piercing gaze and overpowering aura could easily send shivers down anyone’s spine.

“Although he was not caught, I have a rough idea of his appearance. Once the arrest warrant is issued, his various actions will be restricted, and we’ll get him sooner or later.”

Charles nodded.

When he lifted his head, he was greeted by Cedrick’s bloodshot eyes. This case must have turned his world upside down.

Arching his brow, Charles uttered a rare word of concern, “Go and get some rest. I’ve got everything here.”

Cedrick’s lip curled upward. He clicked his tongue and left without saying a word.

Meanwhile, in the minimalist hospital lounge, a slim figure was sitting on the bed with her back facing the door. Her beautiful back was smooth and attractive. She had porcelain skin as white as snow.

The dim lighting cast a hazy glow on the voluptuous figure.

The moment Cedrick opened the door, he was greeted by such an enchanting scene.

Instantly, his mouth became dry. His Adam’s apple bobbed as he walked lightly across the room.

When he got closer, he saw some light red scars on her back that got him frozen there and then.

up in the basement in order not to let the enemies sense something amiss. Apart

seen her injuries,

made it very inconvenient for her to do

she furrowed her brows

“Let me do it.”

hers. He put some ointment on his fingertips and gently applied the medicine to the wounds on

slightly reddened eyes. She muttered, “It doesn’t hurt much, and I’m not as delicate as you think. It’s you guys who assumed

caressed Cedrick’s forehead, smoothing his frown

and neither did he refute her

while, he withdrew his hand and cleared his throat. “Done.” He kissed Gwendolyn’s forehead and added in a soft voice, “I’m heading to the small

Gwendolyn nodded.

of running water soon came

lay on the bed and eventually

night, she felt

habitually hugged her husband. But to her surprise, she grabbed nothing but frosty

to her senses and realized that the other side of the bed was empty with

He was taking

the pitch-black room. After gradually getting used to the darkness, she saw a tall figure on the

she called

Darling?” Cedrick responded in his usual gentle

immediately got out of bed. She covered herself with a thin blanket and walked on the cold hospital floor tiles

Cedrick did not respond.

distracted he was upon returning from the mountains. She did not expect him to stay up late and not get any rest throughout

about what happened

him and enveloped them both in a blanket. Like a fluffy kitten, she buried her head in his sturdy

moonlight gleamed on them, giving them a

of? Something’s off with you since we got down from the mountains. If you’re going to continue acting weird, should I get someone to give you a

“I guess I can never hide anything

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