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.

He frowned, caught her hands, and coaxed

feeling

out her cheeks, causing her to resemble a

so early. Are you

softly while overtly enticing him

closed his eyes and took a

to make a huge decision, his dark gaze turned impassive

to understand his meaning. “What

he addressed her as

was even laced with a

and abruptly sat up on the bed, staring at him frostily.

she heard,

get up. Instead, he shrunk his shoulders under the covers, and his long eyelashes fluttered slightly,

Gwendolyn felt

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

I’m getting tired of this.” His voice sounded muffled as he covered his face with the blanket. His! words had an undertone of nervousness amidst

genuinely enraged. “Get

ear, tugging him upward and pulling him out of the covers. “Cedrick, look at

around as he tried to avoid

engagement, breaking up, and getting tired of our relationship. Are you serious about all

practically shouted toward the end of

outburst, Cedrick

me when you

jaw, forcing him to meet

with rage, she bore her eyes into his. “Cedrick, I suggest you think carefully before answering, This is the last chance I’m giving you. If you lose it, I will never forgive no matter what reason

fit of temper, and tears

her eyes shone like stars, but

tears fall.

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

looked into

couldn’t bear to see her upset or crying. As a result, seeing her current mien caused his heart to flutter

me! Have you

resolution instantly wavered. “I’m not sure. Let me reconsider. I’m tired.

from her restraint and returned to the 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?