The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 236 Public Display Of Affection

Gwendolyn’s heart was broken. If I didn’t see the punishment with my own eyes, I would never know how much pain Cedrick suffered because of me!

At that moment, she was filled with guilt and sadness.

Her mind was a jumbled mess, and she was in a daze when she left the Jenson residence while holding Cedrick’s hand.

Like a frightened little bunny, her eyes reddened after they got into the car.

Cedrick then pulled her into his embrace, kissed her forehead, and uttered guiltily, “You’re scared, aren’t you? It’s my bad. Such a gory scene isn’t for the faint of heart. I should’ve asked Nico to bring you away.”

Choking back on tears, Gwendolyn buried her face in his neck and sobbed. “I should be the one apologizing. I’ve only realized the severity of the punishment you went through. Instead of comforting you back then, I even scolded you. I’m such a terrible person.”

“Don’t say that.” Cedrick cradled her tear-streaked face and said in a serious tone, “You scolded me because you cared about me. Therefore, I couldn’t be happier when you scolded me.”

What nonsense is he talking about? With tears shining in her pretty eyes, Gwendolyn knew he was trying to console her and make her feel better. However, it didn’t make her feel less guilty.

“That’s all in the past now. My wounds are all healed, and none of them left a scar. It doesn’t hurt anymore.” Cedrick leaned in and kissed her tears away. “Your tears are as precious as gems to me, so stop crying, okay? Otherwise, I might go bankrupt.”

“Who taught you all these sweet nothings?” Gwendolyn chuckled, amused.

Nico was focusing on the road when he noticed Gwendolyn looking in his direction. “It wasn’t me! I’ve never even been in a relationship. I’m a pure and innocent boy!” Nico quickly explained, trying to clear his name.

Fine, then. He hasn’t even fallen in love before. What a poor guy. Perhaps I shouldn’t make things difficult for him. Gwendolyn chose to believe Nico.

Afterward, Cedrick grabbed her hand and placed it over his chest. “I’m speaking facts. Can you feel my heartbeat to know that I’m being honest?”

Gwendolyn leaned in carefully to feel his heartbeat as a blissful sensation washed over her.

“Ceddy, let me shower you with love from now on!” Gwendolyn smiled mischievously and kissed him on the lips.

In response, Cedrick closed his eyes and deepened the kiss. The two soon engaged in a passionate and intimate session, and the atmosphere in the car grew sickly sweet.

grip on the steering wheel and stole occasional glances at the rear-view mirror, feeling devastated. What the f*ck? They’re tormenting me with their public display of affection! This is so hurtful… Can’t they consider my feelings? I’m still single,

after a few minutes of making out

touched his cheek and noticed something was amiss. “Why is your face so pale? Your body is icy-cold! Are

through surgery, remember? It’s only normal that I look pale.”

“But—”

cut her off by asking, “Are you going back to the

“By the way, Boss, you have to attend an important meeting at Jenson Group today,” Nico immediately voiced before pretending

to say, “I see. I’m not going back to the Harris residence, though. Please send me to Angle Corporation. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is in two days’ time. I need

around and

leave the office right after work. I’ll come fetch you, and we’ll have dinner

off the car. Wearing a sweet smile, she kept looking back and waving Cedrick goodbye as she made her

back at her, beaming as he watched

soon as she disappeared into the building, Cedrick could no longer suppress the metallic taste in his

back up and coughed lightly with his fist

fingers

jumped in alarm. “Why are you

off his lips and fingers

conducted another virus serum

the atmosphere

so why is your condition worsening? Did you suffer any heavy

didn’t say a word in

got shot during a mission yesterday. The bullet missed his heart by

turned grim, and he went on to take

bites. What the f*ck?

immune system would be weak after surgery and losing so much blood, but instead of recuperating, you went out in the cold, moved around, and even… did exercise! Do you have a death wish?” Joshua

sheepishly, “As you can

head and chuckled

sighed enviously. “Way to go, Cedrick! How did it feel