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 blew his

before

women stared at him

behind him. “Cedrick seems to be in a

was

Mr. Jenson and learn

Since

sat next to Summer. “You seemed to have put on weight recently. Even your

“I’ve put on weight?”

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

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

words, Summer shot Nico a glare as she complained, “Look at him, Gwendolyn. He’s nothing but a clueless boy. Does he not know one can never call

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

eyes lit up

to teach him a lesson for a long

here. You can hit

to the storeroom to retrieve the stick and returned

widened in horror. “I dare you, Summer! Don’t forget who’s paying all your bills now. Do you still want your allowance

threat snuffed out Summer’s desire to hit him. Pouting her

but smile. “Have you

to power. “He can behave with impunity, as he’s holding onto

important to be financially independent. Only then will your

triggered an epiphany in Summer, who suddenly had an idea pop

Nico’s suspicions,

Mr. Jenson has not only offered you all his assets but knows how to cook and care for you. How in the world did you

it all came about, Gwendolyn merely

Cedrick had signed an agreement with her in Fairlake. The first time he cooked was when they were at Bay Villa. He had burned the pork ribs and

a shady past that couldn’t

in her mind, she replied in

were chatting, Cedrick finished

her food to be lightly seasoned. Hence,

Cedrick had researched a few recipes where he could still

served on the table, Nico rubbed his

day was

their marriage, it was also the day Cedrick rescued