The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

As Cedrick took a deep breath, he couldn’t help but feel a burning sensation in his nose.

Over the last half a year, he had escaped from the jaws of death many times and went through hell and high water with Gwendolyn. Only God knew how much he desired and was looking forward to finally receiving the marriage certificate.

As tears clouded his vision, he bit his lower lip and curled into Gwendolyn’s arms before burying his face in her shoulders.

With her arms wrapped around his broad back, she patted him gently to comfort him.

Cedrick kept his head down as he sobbed inaudibly. It wasn’t until a short while later that he regained his composure and uttered in a deep voice, “The strong wind has caused sand to enter my eyes. Let’s hurry home now, Gwenny.”

Gwendolyn played along with a smile. “You’re right. The wind is kicking up a lot of dust. If we stay here any longer, even my eyes will turn red.”

With that, both of them held each other’s hands and clasped their fingers tightly together.

Even though registering the marriage was a glorious occasion, Cedrick and Gwendolyn decided to keep the matter under wraps.

They didn’t receive any congratulatory messages or spark an uproar. All they did was spend the day quietly as if it was just another uneventful day of their lives.

When evening arrived, Cedrick invited Nico and Summer over for dinner. They planned to open a bottle of wine and enjoy a simple celebration together.

Since Nico didn’t know how to cook, he assisted Cedrick in the kitchen.

As for Summer, she watched TV together with Gwendolyn while helping her peel some fruits.

Once in a while, voices of men arguing could be heard from the kitchen.

“Cedrick, what should I do with this vegetable?”

“Remove its stalk and cut it into smaller pieces.”

A short while later, Nico’s voice rang out again. “How many pieces do you think is appropriate?”

Thereafter, another question was heard. “Cedrick, how do I peel garlic?”

“Cedrick, what shape should I cut the meat into?”

“Cedrick, the prawns look pretty clean. Do you still want to remove their veins? By the way, how do I do it?”

“Cedrick…”

endure it any longer, Cedrick

cry before

women stared

“Cedrick seems to be in a good mood today, so he plans to single-handedly cook up a storm for

snort was

like Mr. Jenson

front of Gwendolyn? Since when did I make you do

have put on weight recently. Even your cheeks have grown chubbier. Who

“I’ve put on weight?”

horrified look flashed across her eyes. “Gwendolyn, have I

into a smile, Gwendolyn pinched Summer on her cheeks. “You’re not fat or

Gwendolyn’s words, Summer shot Nico a glare as she complained, “Look at him, Gwendolyn. He’s nothing but

the fire. “It’s outrageous indeed. He needs to be taught a lesson. I happen to have a stick in the storeroom. Do you want

eyes lit up in

teach him a lesson for a

her on. “Yes, you can. I’ll be the judge here. You can hit him all you want, and Nico isn’t allowed

hurried to the storeroom to retrieve the stick and returned with

dare you, Summer! Don’t forget who’s paying all your bills now. Do

Pouting her lips in frustration, she settled back

but smile. “Have

had no choice but to bow down to power. “He can behave with impunity, as he’s holding onto all

nodded with an indiscernible grin. “That’s why it’s important to be financially independent. Only then will your fate be in your hands, don’t you think

advice triggered an epiphany in Summer, who suddenly

avoid Nico’s suspicions, Summer calmly continued

how to cook and care for you. How in the world did you manage

remembered how it all came about, Gwendolyn merely

was when

couldn’t be revealed. Otherwise,

contrast to the scenes in her mind, she replied in a nonchalant tone, “That’s because

of them were chatting, Cedrick

to her pregnancy, Gwendolyn needed her food to be lightly seasoned. Hence, she couldn’t take anything that was too salty or

he could still whip up a

on the table,

particular day was of significant

marriage, it was also