The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 259 You Are Jealous

Half an hour? You refused to talk to me, and I kneeled for one hour!

Cedrick did not spell his thoughts but shook his head instead.

“You treated my hand but not my knees, so I thought I was not allowed to put anything on them.”

Afraid Gwendolyn might mistake him for trying to gain her sympathy, he quickly clarified, “I mean, I also worked out till too late last night and forgot about it.”

Little did he know, his meditation was overlooked by Gwendolyn, who was still bothered by Evelyn’s remarks in the day.

“Show me your hand. Is it still painful?”

Cedrick held out his left palm, which appeared red and swollen despite the medication.

“Did it get worse overnight?” the woman asked.

“I guess so. I suppose the pressure from the push–ups hindered the blood flow, causing it to swell. Don’t worry. It’s not that bad now.”

Gwendolyn knew it must have been painful when it happened.

In hindsight, she wondered how she could bring herself to do that to him back then. In fact, she felt so bad and defeated that tears started welling up in her eyes.

“I’m sorry. She’s right. I’ve been mean to you. I said I would treat you nicely, but I’ve only caused you pain,” she muttered.

Although Cedrick had no idea who Gwendolyn was talking about, he could sense that she was on the verge of breaking down.

With his right hand, he lifted her chin, only to see her beautiful eyes sparkling with tears.

Making her cry was the last thing he wanted to do–his initial intention was just to escape punishment.

“Come on. There’s no way I got hurt from what you did. I’m so much bigger than you. What’s wrong with spicing things up between us? It’s romantic,” he consoled as he caressed her face, feeling sorry that he had broken her heart.

Gwendolyn turned away and replied, “I know you’re just trying to make me feel better.”

that, Cedrick pulled her back so she could look

you feel better. I know you’re angry about what happened just now because you’re jealous. I’m actually happy to know you care so much about me. I’ll gladly take whatev punishment from you, even if you intend to cripple my hands. You’ve always made me feel like I’ve ne been this loved in my entire life. I’ll do anything so you can forgive me. You might not know this, but I am the happiest man holding you every night, hearing

you love

kept replaying in his mind as he reflected on all that happened that period–although Gwendolyn had agreed to

thought of it

answer would blot out the last ray of hope he was

called him back, and he

I still love you, no matter what

left in the drawer yesterday night, hoping it

really dumb,” she

to his injury with great care, even blowing

angry about what happened at

not happening again,” she remarked,

overjoyed, Cedrick smiled and carried her up

“W–What are you doing?”

we can proceed to our bedtime massage

Gwendolyn stopped him. “Where are you bringing me? We’re already in the

smile broke

“Wait!”

What is it again?” Cedrick asked, stopping when he had just gone out

use your left hand so much to allow it to recover. You can’t do anything

with just one

his brows stitched. “I can do at least three hundred push–ups

“What? Mmm!”

shut her up with

note, the night went on deep as the lovebirds kissed under the

was already disembarking

he drove back to the Harris residence

was no need to keep a house full of servants, but Leif would still get someone to clean the outside

he went upstairs to his room and

too spent, he did not realize something unusual in his room but went on to turn