The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 267 Do You Still Love Me

Nico paused and didn’t continue as he noticed the sudden furrow of Cedrick’s brow and the grim look in his eyes.

“This matter about the virus has to be kept a secret. You’re not allowed to tell her at all!”

“Understood.”

Nico was still worried nonetheless. “But Boss, even if you keep it from her now, she’ll still be gutted to learn of your death five months later!”

“I know. Let me figure it out.”

When Cedrick lowered his eyes in dejection, the twitch in his eyelashes made it seem as if he was hiding something.

Nico immediately recognized the sad dilemma his boss was going through.

As it was already late, Nico took his leave and left Cedrick in the lab to rest.

Deep into the quiet night, the palm leaves outside rustled with the wind, heralding the arrival of a drizzle.

Tilting his head to the side, Cedrick looked through the window at the raindrops outside thoughtfully. The proud expression he always wore was replaced by a complicated one.

It was then that he heard a message notification on his phone.

When he unlocked it to check, he realized it was from Gwendolyn.

Gwendolyn: Ceddy, how’s your sleep at the border?

Gwendolyn: I heard the ultra–violet rays there are particularly strong. Would you be coming back with a bronze- tanned complexion? When I see you, can I call you Bronzy then? Haha.

The message elicited a smile from Cedrick.

Right before his eyes, he could see the image of Gwendolyn talking to him. The smile on her face made her look particularly adorable.

Suddenly, he felt the urge to hug her and never let go for the rest of his life.

Thereafter, another message from Gwendolyn arrived: Are you asleep? Is it inconvenient for you to reply over there?

Gwendolyn: Wait, is there even a signal? In that case, I won’t bother you anymore. Good night!

After that message, Gwendolyn’s chat window stopped popping up.

across the screen to stroke the words that she had sent. A single teardrop fell despite his efforts to hold it back and disappeared into his sideburn. All of a sudden, an intense pain engulfed

1. in bed. His nose was covered in sweat while the veins or

he clutched his

he took was so painful that his

already terrible condition, the pain grew increasingly

that he ended up groaning. As he tried to reach the call bell with his shaking hand, he fell off the bed due to being

Joshua who

hurrying over, he was shocked the moment he

let your emotions get the better of you. Stop being too sad or excited. Otherwise, the

Joshua swiftly retrieved a tablet and

the drug needed time to take effect, Joshua had no choice but

side for a few hours, Joshua heaved a sigh of relief when

was also a sleepless one for

how Cedrick was almost hit in the heart by a

the border that was rumored to be extremely

she had no idea if he was hurt or if his mission was

uncertainty, she gradually drifted off to

Gwendolyn went to the office with

man she was pining for

her dress, she ran upstairs and pushed open

sitting on the bed,

pages with his long fingers,

against the headboard, his dashing looks would make

woman go

weak.

raised his gaze and gave Gwendolyn a gentle look. He

herself on his lap. Holding his cheeks close. with both her hands,

border, as your current complexion looks so irresistible that

flashed a cheeky smile as if she was a child was had

spotted Nico at the door, I would still be clueless about your return. Were you planning to

faint smile,to hide the weakness in his

I wanted to

detected the gloominess in him from the depth

did the mission at the border not go according to plan? Why do you seem

Cedrick extended his

left and leaning her head against his shoulder. She then threaded her cold hands deep into his robe and began caressing his