The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 268 Full Of Himself

The sky outside the window had turned pitch black.

A desk lamp inside the bedroom remained lit, casting a dim yellow light.

The back of Cedrick’s head faced the lamp, causing his face to be unclear and hidden in the shadows.

Nonetheless, Gwendolyn could sense his scorching gaze. She sat upright and slipped out of his arm. Cupping his cheeks with her hands, she uttered with utter seriousness, “Ceddy, I once thought I could let go of my love for you without hesitation, but ever since I almost lost you, I’ve fully understood

my feelings. I love you deeply the same way you love me. No matter how many times you ask this question in the future, my answer will stay the same. I love you.”

They locked gazes, and tears welled up in their eyes at the same time.

Cedrick suppressed his urge to cry and held her in his embrace so tightly that his arms trembled. My Gwenny said she loves me deeply too.

Although he would’ve preferred her to say she didn’t love him this time, hearing her speak so earnestly filled him with overwhelming emotion. I’m contented for life, having listened to this.

Sensing his tension, she gently patted his back to comfort him.

The hug lasted a long time, to the extent that Gwendolyn thought Cedrick had fallen asleep before he finally let go of her.

“It’s getting late. Let’s rest early.”

“Huh?” Gwendolyn was a little taken aback. He’s going to sleep at half–past nine? Did he come back just to get a hug?

Amidst her bafflement, Cedrick had already slipped under the covers.

For some reason, she found his behavior to be strange that night.

Gwendolyn followed suit, lying in the crook of his arm. She asked in a teasing tone, “Ceddy, we haven’t seen each other for several days. Now that you’re finally back tonight, shouldn’t we have a pre–sleep massage session?”

He shut his eyes, wearing a cold and indifferent expression that clearly indicated he was abstaining that night. He also didn’t respond to her question.

Gwendolyn felt frustrated. He’s acting so cold toward me upon returning after we’ve not seen each other for so many days? He doesn’t even have the desire to be intimate with me. Have I lost my charm?

As if to prove her doubts wrong, Gwendolyn slid her hand under the covers into his robe, gently teasing his abs and chest muscles.

began to quicken under her teasing. He frowned, caught her hands, and coaxed her, “Be good and stop fooling around. Let’s

feeling a

her cheeks, causing her to resemble a

haven’t even kissed me since you came back, and you’re going to sleep so early. Are you planning to

softly while overtly enticing him with her

eyes and took a deep

himself to make a huge decision, his dark gaze turned impassive

It took her a long while to understand his

her as Gwendolyn, not

voice was even laced with a hint

and abruptly sat up on the bed, staring at him

what she heard, Gwendolyn uttered, “Say

get up. Instead, he shrunk his shoulders under the covers, and his long eyelashes fluttered slightly, “I said, let’s

Gwendolyn felt heart–wrenching pain spreading throughout

She didn’t understand why he seemed somewhat estranged upon returning this time. She also found it impossible

he covered his face with the blanket. His! words had an undertone of nervousness amidst the

was genuinely

grabbed his ear, tugging him upward and pulling him out of the covers. “Cedrick, look at me and say that

with discomfort. His eyes darted around as he tried to avoid her gaze, but he occasionally stole

“Calling off the engagement, breaking up, and getting tired of our relationship.

the

her outburst, Cedrick lost his momentum.

Look at me when

jaw, forcing him to meet

is the last chance I’m giving you. If you

heaved in a fit of temper, and tears

eyes shone like stars, but she stubbornly refused to

tears fall.

with anger and grievances, disbelief intertwined with doubt, spread

looked into

bear to see her upset or crying. As a result, seeing her current mien caused his heart

to me! Have

her wrath, his resolution instantly wavered. “I’m not sure. Let me reconsider. I’m tired. Let’s

comfort of the blanket. He even turned over, *showing her

fury intensified as she stared at him, feigning to be asleep. He still wants to reconsider? What is there to reconsider? Whether or not he wants to stay in a relationship with me? Are all men jerks, after all? They don’t appreciate the things