The Ex and Her Riches

The man shook his head honestly while trembling all over.

Cedrick’s gaze darkened at once, and he heard the man say, “My boss didn’t say if she was a hostage, but he treated the woman nicely. Today, he left all of a sudden. Before he left, he told me to bring that woman to a tree hollow on top of the mountain and leave her there. When I came back down, I found out they had left me behind. Mr. Jenson, I’m merely an errand runner. I don’t know anything. Heck, I don’t even know who that woman is. I’m telling the truth…”

That means they had indeed kept someone at the top of the mountain. Why did Joe leave her behind and flee? I don’t get it… Since there’s someone up there, I ought to check it out.

Cedrick didn’t bother questioning him further. He gave the man’s head a nudge with the gun and ordered, “Keep moving. Lead me there.”

“Y-Yes!”

As they approached the top of the mountain, the well-trained troops spread out and proceeded ahead to secure the area.

The man then led Cedrick to an old tree. Swain went ahead to remove the twigs and branches to reveal a tree hollow.

There and then, they saw a weak-looking woman with her eyes shut, limbs bound, and mouth sealed with tape. At that moment, she looked as though she was in a lot of pain.

Although the woman had dirt all over her face, one could tell by the exquisite facial features that she was none other than Gwendolyn.

“Gwenny!”

Cedrick was overwhelmed by emotions, and seeing her again made him tear up a little. He hastily carried her out of the tree hollow and gently lay her on the grass before removing the tape over her mouth.

Gwendolyn’s eyelashes fluttered as she gradually regained consciousness. Afterward, she leaned on his shoulder weakly and held his collar. “Hubby, I’ve waited for you for a long time…”

Her voice was hoarse instead of melodious.

Cedrick’s eyes brimmed with tears. He was so heartbroken that he was having trouble breathing. “I’m so sorry, Gwenny. This is all my fault.”

Gwendolyn twitched the corners of her mouth when she heard that. Right when she was seemingly about to comfort him, she fainted.

he

something was

she no longer had a ring on

thought the engagement ring with a magnificent ruby was too flashy, so she had always worn another ring, a carnelian

years, and because of the changes in hormones after giving birth, Gwendolyn gained a lot more weight than before she was pregnant. Eventually, her fingers became

she had kept it on for years. Nevertheless, she would have to cut the

toward his wife. Not only is this woman not wearing the ring, but her fingers are slim. As a matter of fact, there isn’t a mark on her

and placed her on the ground to examine her body. Her facial features and fair skin suggest that this woman is clearly Gwenny. However, what’s with the absence of a marking on her ring finger? Even if Joe had removed the

shifted his gaze toward the woman’s fingers. Her fingers are slim and beautiful. They aren’t chubby at all. It has only been five days. Could it be that Joe had been starving

couldn’t help keeping a distance from the woman before his eyes. What is

you okay?” Swain noticed the odd

lowered his gaze and retracted his hands calmly. “Come here. Carry Mrs. Jenson to the technical and

him, and he asked in shock, “Huh? Did you

was afraid of getting

“Yes.”

explanation, Cedrick led his men to Quawak to wrap up the investigation, his expression

as he was told. Hence, he carefully carried Gwendolyn

the troops returned to the Federal

checkup on Gwendolyn and returned with

okay. She was frightened and probably starved for a few days, so she’s slightly malnourished. I’ll get her on an IV drip and prescribe some calming pills. She should

“All right. Thank you.”

doctor left the ward, Cedrick sat by the bed with a

a

senses and patted the back of her hand to console her. He even brushed her fringe aside gently and said, “I’m just glad you’re

at him fixedly with a

happened five days ago? Why did you lose control of your car

“I can’t remember much. All I remember is that I fainted right after the