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.

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

pouted, feeling a little

causing her to

came back, and you’re going to sleep so early. Are you planning to become a monk and renounce all earthly desires?” She

overtly enticing

eyes and took a

gaze turned impassive when he opened

to

he addressed her

even laced with a hint

her brows and abruptly sat up on

uncertain of what she heard, Gwendolyn uttered, “Say

shrunk his shoulders under the covers, and his long

Gwendolyn felt

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

this.” His voice sounded muffled as he covered his face with the blanket. His! words had an

genuinely

pulling him out of the

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

her face was filled with wrath. “Calling off the engagement, breaking up, and getting tired of our relationship. Are you serious about all of that?

the

by her outburst, Cedrick lost his

Look at me

pinched his jaw, forcing him

think carefully before answering, This is the last chance I’m

of temper, and tears involuntarily brimmed in her

her eyes shone like stars, but she

tears fall.

and grievances, disbelief intertwined with doubt, spread across her face. Gedrick’s words had

looked into her

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

Have you

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

returned to the comfort of the blanket. He even turned over, *showing her his back as he

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