The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 263 Free Meals

There was a high possibility that the S404 RNA virus in him would be transmitted to his child even if she did get pregnant.

In other words, his child would suffer.’

Yet, he could not bring himself to ask Gwendolyn to take the pills, and he was also afraid that Gwendolyn would notice something amiss.

There were pills catered for men on the market with little side effects, so he would always take them secretly before they made love to each other.

Gwendolyn remained oblivious to his thoughts, her mind preoccupied with memories of her consuming copious amounts of high-alcohol content beverages over three consecutive days in Fairlake. It had resulted in a prolonged recovery period for her.

She wondered if that was the time she ruined her health and her chances to bear a child.

“Ceddy, you’re strong. In comparison to you, I’m weak. I want to go to the hospital for a full-body checkup. That way, I can give you my healthy all.”

Cedrick’s pupils constricted. Slowly, his face went pale.

He felt as if someone was gripping his heart.

It was suffocating.

Gwendolyn wanted to be healthy for him, but he could not do the same.

He probably could never live a healthy life.

All of a sudden, a wave of guilt hit him, and the resulting pain surged through his entire being.

Am I wasting her time?

When Gwendolyn noticed the pallor of his face, she gently touched his cheek and asked, “Ceddy, what’s the matter?”

Cedrick forced a smile. “I’m fine. It’ll be good for you to do a full-body checkup, but I have tasks to work on, so I won’t be able to keep you company. I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay. Once you leave, I’ll go and stay at the Harris residence for a few days. I’ll ask Jennifer or Sienna to keep me company.”

Cedrick nodded in response and forced away his feelings of loneliness.

the way, Ceddy, things are tumultuous by the border. You’re going

“Yeah.”

the mission is secondary. Your safety is your utmost priority. Take care of yourself and

Cedrick nodded guiltily. “Okay.”

was greeted by the fragrance of

him at home and as if there was someone in this world

not an

the door, he saw the piping hot food on

dining table—a pot of

was worried that the food will turn cold

a seat by the dining

what happened to you at Barner. Lisa even tried to

matter. I’m used to this since young. The more they bully me, the stronger I get. In a way,

then, the two’s

she simply accepted things and went

day, at the Ferguson residence, Eloise’s bodyguard, Gunnar, came to knock on Eloise’s room door upon receiving some

man you sent to spy on Mr. Treyton at the

he came in, and she turned around to shoot him a glare. “What did

off every day lately, and that young woman leaves the area in a van. The man you sent doesn’t recognize the young woman, but she looks

Clink!

her

stunned for a long while. “Are you sure he saw it right? Could the young woman

his head firmly. “It’s impossible. Apparently, Ms. Harris has been living with her

as too much of a shock for

another woman? They’re sleeping, eating, and even taking the same car out

is it? How dare she seduce my

2/4

Crash!

on the dresser

having anticipated her outburst, Gunnar had taken a step back and

looks

that she could head up Mount Tranquil

concrete evidence for this. If you rashly kick up a fuss, I’m afraid Mr. Treyton

of me as his fiancée, he should be thinking about the Ferguson family! I love him so

close to a mental