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…”

to endure it any longer, Cedrick blew his top.

a cry before

women stared

his head in embarrassment, Nico pointed his finger behind him. “Cedrick seems to be in

was immediately heard from

you ever become like Mr. Jenson and

blabbering about in front of Gwendolyn? Since when did

have put on weight recently. Even your cheeks have grown chubbier. Who do you think has

“I’ve put on weight?”

flashed across her eyes.

into a smile, Gwendolyn pinched Summer on her cheeks. “You’re not fat or ugly. You look perfect. In fact, you’re growing increasingly

she complained, “Look at him, Gwendolyn. He’s nothing but a clueless boy. Does he not

to be taught a lesson. I happen to have a stick in the

really?” Summer’s eyes lit

itching to teach him a lesson for a long

on. “Yes, you can. I’ll be the judge here. You can hit him all

retrieve the stick and returned with

dare you, Summer! Don’t forget who’s paying all

threat snuffed out Summer’s desire to hit him. Pouting her lips in frustration, she settled back on the

couldn’t help but smile. “Have

but to bow down to power. “He can behave with impunity, as he’s

be financially independent. Only then will your fate be in your hands, don’t you

Summer, who suddenly had

Nico’s suspicions, Summer

knows how to cook and care for you. How in the world did you manage to get him to do

all came about, Gwendolyn merely

then, Cedrick had signed an agreement with her in Fairlake. The first time he cooked was when they were

was part of a shady past that couldn’t be revealed. Otherwise,

mind, she replied in a nonchalant tone, “That’s because

them were

seasoned. Hence, she couldn’t take

account, Cedrick had researched a few recipes where he could still whip up

was served on the table, Nico rubbed his hands

day was

than being the day Cedrick and Gwendolyn registered their marriage, it was also the