The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 323

Chapter 323 Things Will Get Better

The next day, the floor–to–ceiling windows in the bedroom were opened.

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The mist was thick in the winter morning. The cool breeze that blew in left Gwendolyn’s face stiff and cold.

She turned and nuzzled into Cedrick’s embrace.

Jennifer was wrapping up for the filming that day. Gwendolyn had to wake up early to head over film set to take a look and send her blessings and gift.

Another crazy night went past again. She seemed especially exhausted just like she had not slept enough.

The alarm clock on the nightstand rang.

to

the

She forcibly kept herself awake and got out of bed to freshen up.

Cedrick woke up as well. His long eyelashes fluttered slightly, and as he opened his eyes halfway, he drew his brows together.

There was only pure darkness within his vision.

-He did not pick up on what was going on. “Gwenny, did you turn off the lights? It’s a little dark in here.

Gwendolyn was sitting before the dressing table applying some skincare. Hearing those words, she paused

at once.

Instinctively, she turned to look at the opened windows. A look of confusion flashed across her countenance. “No. The windows are open. What’s wrong?”

Cedrick’s heart instantly sank to rock bottom.

I can’t see again, huh? How long will it take to recover this time?

His voice was even, and his tone was calm as he answered, “It’s nothing. I guess I was just a little tired last night and haven’t got enough sleep. I’ll sleep a while longer.”

He quietly closed his eyes and snuggled under the blanket again.

Gwendolyn burst into giggles. She sat by the bed and gently caressed his face. “You’re always saying you want to devour me. It turns out that an evil man like you will also get tired, huh?”

Cedrick also broke into a faint smile, but his eyes remained shut regardless. “Go on with your work. No need to leave breakfast for me. I’ll make some for myself when I wake up later

“All right. You’ve worked hard. Have a good rest for the next two days to recover your strength. Most importantly, stop thinking about devouring me!”

Cedrick nodded. “Got it.”

Gwendolyn held his face and kissed him before she got up and continued with her makeup routine.

To Gwendolyn, doing basic everyday makeup would only take her ten minutes.

seemed deep asleep. Not wanting to

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of the room.

with her as she made her way out of Harrick Villa. As she walked toward the garage door, she

matter, Ms.

grim. Those words Cedrick said earlier when they woke up crossed

something’s

him. Instead, she turned around and ran toward Harrick

“Ceddy!”

and pushed open the bedroom

was gone. The room was empty, and there was no one in

left not long

“Ceddy?”

bed, only to realize there was still a hint of warmth. It was clear the man had just

villa was exceedingly quiet, and there was no

through every room in the

that quickly? But why didn’t I see him

“Did Ceddy go

I’m on my way to Harrick

sense of panic surged within Gwendolyn

a little uneasy. “What’s

seems like… Ceddy is

Harrick Villa went

Ezra with him and combed every corner of the Jenson residence,

Gwendolyn turned the whole villa upside down

and searched the garage. Nonetheless,

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his phone was switched

of trying not to alert the other members of the Jenson family, the group searched for more than half an

Gwendolyn

to Bay Villa and searched the

the bed, dispirited. Her trembling fingers

the room were Cedrick’s

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shoes. It’s so cold right now. Where can he

moment, she caught sight of the slightly

room. “Ms. Harris, we couldn’t find him here. I’ve contacted Jenson Group but Boss isn’t there. He’s probably

sure to search carefully. You must find him, even if it means throwing

“Yes.”

Nico left, Gwendolyn stealthily inched toward the wardrobe and opened the door without making

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