The Ex and Her Riches

After lounging in the hospital for two days, her belief that the rumors were false strengthened.

People were saying Cedrick and Gwendolyn were the model couple of Salinsburgh, looking perfect and sweet from every camera angle. It seems to me that they’re probably putting up a front. Cedrick doesn’t seem to feel any lust toward Gwendolyn despite her beauty. Every time he came to the hospital, all he ever did was chat with me. Meanwhile, the guards got to enjoy meals from a five-star hotel. He was so gentle with me, but beneath his soft words hinted at a sliver of estrangement as though the couple weren’t as close as they seemed. I’ve been here a few days but don’t see Cedrick buying me a new phone. He merely assigned more guards to watch over me and forbade me from going anywhere. I haven’t heard anything from Boss either, so I don’t have any of the latest intel.

The woman sighed as she studied her face in the small mirror on the table. A few minutes later, she began spacing out with her chin resting on her palms.

A grim expression marred her pretty face when she thought of her superior’s command for her mission.

“What are you thinking?”

A deep yet gentle male voice sounded from the bedside, startling her.

She turned around, saw Cedrick’s handsome face, and instantly steadied herself.

“H-Hubby, why didn’t you make a sound when you came in?”

Cedrick’s intense gaze lingered on her face as if he was seeing someone else through her.

He then averted his gaze when he saw the confusion in her eyes. “You were lost in thought, Gwenny, so you didn’t notice me entering,” he calmly explained.

The corners of her lips curled into a sweet smile. “I was just thinking about you, and you appeared.”

Cedrick remained seated by the bed, his demeanor still somewhat indifferent as he listened to her speak. “I should be able to be discharged today, right, Hubby? I haven’t seen Benny and Zendy for a week now. I’m anxious and want to see them as soon as possible.”

For the past two days, the doctor has been examining me and keeping me here by insisting I have high blood glucose, optic neuropathy, or low blood pressure. I’m bored out of my brain, staying in the narrow confines of this room!

Cedrick chuckled softly. “Well, I’m actually here to talk about getting you discharged. I’ve spoken to the doctor, and he said your condition has stabilized. You can leave the hospital today.”

“Really? That’s great!”

Ecstatic at the news, the woman quickly got out of bed and began to pack her belongings.

However, there wasn’t much for her to pack, considering she was kidnapped in the first place, and Cedrick didn’t have many items for her after rescuing her.

of his suit pants and walked out of

only a small bag, which contained all the toiletries she had from the

door were observant and kindly assisted her with her

department hallway, Cedrick was nowhere to be

to the smoking

downstairs, and get me a strawberry mousse from the five-star hotel next door. I want to eat it on the way

“Yes, ma’am.”

spoke as if they were her subordinates before whirling around and striding confidently toward the smoking room, in

“Yes, ma’am.”

before whirling around and striding

room’s glass door allowed her to see Cedrick smoking by

a white, silky shirt. With his sleeves rolled up,

coldness in his eyes. The sharp angles of his jaw added to his regal presence, and his every movement exuded sensuality. His perfect waistline

man is too

stood on the other side of the door, admiring him for a

and smiled wickedly. “It’s a shame not to enjoy such a perfect man. But once we get home, I’ll do everything I can

can’t come back anymore, so I might as well take

collected her thoughts, the woman opened the smoking room’s door and walked over to him. She reached for the cigarette between his fingers and scolded him coquettishly, “Naughty Hubby! Have you forgotten that you’re not allowed to smoke? Benny has a weak body and can’t

The rims of his eyes reddened, and his lashes fluttered fervently. He quickly pinched his palm, suppressing the shock and joy

would tell me off. Besides, if she had caught me smoking red-handed, she would’ve given me a harsh punishment. In fact, she might even pull out the Lego pieces. This woman knows about the smoking, but she doesn’t know about the punishments Gwenny uses on me, for it’s a

deep breaths, Cedrick composed himself and regained his impassive composure. He reached for the blazer slung over

out of

hurriedly followed him, wanting to cling to

“Wait for me, Hubby.”

grasp the hem of his shirt and could only quicken her steps to keep up

at the hospital basement parking lot, they saw Swain standing by the car, waiting for them. He greeted them with a bow and

she was in disguise and couldn’t disregard her manners. Urgently, she forced a polite smile in

Swain fought her for the passenger

some business to attend to later. Usually,

her to get

tinge of embarrassment, “Gwendolyn” repeatedly glanced at Cedrick,