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.

his suit pants and walked out of the room, leaving her

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

standing by the door were observant and kindly assisted

inpatient department hallway, Cedrick was nowhere to be seen.

Jenson went to the

a strawberry mousse from the five-star

“Yes, ma’am.”

spoke as if they were her subordinates before whirling around and striding confidently toward the

“Yes, ma’am.”

her subordinates before whirling around and striding confidently toward the smoking room, in search

glass door allowed her to see Cedrick smoking by the window when

blazer and was wearing only a white, silky shirt. With his sleeves rolled up, his toned arms and bulging veins

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

is too

admiring him for a while. His charms were irresistible, and she couldn’t help but

such a perfect man. But once

I might as well take her place and become

Hubby! Have you forgotten that you’re not allowed to smoke? Benny

and his lashes fluttered

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 well-kept secret between us

deep breaths, Cedrick composed himself and regained his impassive composure. He reached for

out of the

wanting to cling

“Wait for me, Hubby.”

her. She couldn’t even grasp the hem of his shirt and

waiting for them. He greeted them with a bow and a smile as soon as

but she suddenly remembered she was in disguise and couldn’t disregard her manners. Urgently, she forced a

fought

The boss and I have some business to attend to later.

other words, he was telling her to get in the back

“Gwendolyn” repeatedly glanced at Cedrick, hoping he’d take her