The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 253 Learning To Use Him

The soft glow of the table lamp filled the bedroom with an enchanting ambiance.

Gwendolyn was trying her best to get her mind back. Once the opportunity presented itself, she nimbly turned over to put her elbows against his collarbones and stopped him from coming any closer to her.

She was still heaving from his earlier punishment, her chest rising and falling rapidly.

When Cedrick received her icy glare, he frowned as his eyes reddened. He looked miserable as he said, “Gwenny, are you trying to suffocate me to death?”

It was Gwendolyn’s first time seeing him so helpless, and her heart skipped a beat.

“Gwenny…”

After a few seconds of hesitation, Gwendolyn was defeated by his meticulous acting and whining. “Turn off the lights! And you’re not allowed to leave hickeys on my neck!”

Cedrick grinned in delight and swiftly turned off the light on the bedside table.

The moonlight filtered through the curtains and cast a soft blanket of silver on the bed, concealing the traces of love left in the room.

It was a night of passion.

Soon, the sun rose.

Gwendolyn was in a deep slumber that night, and she woke from Cedrick’s kissing.

When she opened her eyes, she was greeted by the sight of a certain man beside her. His head was resting on his hand as he propped himself up with his elbow. His seductive lips were curled into a smile as he stared at her with his dark eyes.

“How was your sleep last night?”

Gwendolyn gave him a glance before turning around to continue sleeping. “I’m exhausted. Sleepy.”

Cedrick then wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her closer until her head was resting on the crook of his elbow.

She did not struggle out of his grasp and soon dozed off.

He drank in the sight of her as he trailed his bony finger down her button nose.

Her being in his life brought him bliss, and he would never forget the days he had with her.

Even if he were to sacrifice himself in the future, he would die without regrets.

Tickled by his touch, Gwendolyn frowned and muttered, “What are you doing?”

toward her ear and solemnly whispered, “Gwenny, why don’t we

“Rules?” she mumbled sleepily.

but I hope you’ll do as I say as much as possible in

was quiet for a

was important to men, let alone someone on the top of the pyramid, like Cedrick. He had subordinates, and he could not

she could understand his desire to have her pretend to be his trophy wife in

“All right.”

merrily kissed her forehead. “Then how much longer do you plan on staying in bed? Didn’t you say you wanted to deal with

The trending

immediately and scrambled

had forgotten to charge her phone. Her battery was already waning the night before, and by

her a few minutes of charging before the phone finally powered back

on, the notifications of missed calls flooded her

she scrolled downward, she realized most of the calls were from Joanne, though there were

something happen to Jennifer for Elven to call

Gwendolyn gave him

and the hospital

expression turned somber. “How is Jennifer right now? Can

spared a glance at the ward and said, “I don’t think she’s that mentally stable right now. Moreover, reporters

I got it. I’ll be

ending the call, Gwendolyn rose to her feet, only to have her legs tremble and buckle underneath her. She had to hold onto the headboard of the bed to

rough with

her for half the night, and before she could catch

Cedrick’s cheeks

what they mean when they said there are fundamental differences

his arms around her waist and rested his

“You’re heading out?”

“Mhm.”

“Breakfast before leaving?”

a trip to the hospital,” she replied as

did not stop her, but he asked,

just something

the door. Cedrick pulled her into his arms and lifted her chin to

not alone anymore. You should start learning how

placed emphasis on the word “use” as a wicked grin grew

a

as though she had no idea what he was talking about. “I got it. If there’s something I’m having