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…”

it any longer, Cedrick blew his top. “Get

let out a cry before

stared at him from the

in embarrassment, Nico pointed his finger behind him. “Cedrick seems to be in a good mood today, so he plans to single-handedly cook up a storm

snort was immediately heard

become like Mr. Jenson and learn how to cook?

you blabbering about in front of Gwendolyn? Since when did I

confidence, Nico leaned over and sat next to Summer. “You seemed to have put on weight recently. Even your cheeks have grown chubbier.

“I’ve put on weight?”

look flashed

“You’re not fat or ugly.

Gwendolyn. He’s nothing but a clueless boy.

outrageous indeed. He needs to be taught a lesson. I happen to have a stick in the storeroom. Do you want to use it to put

I really?” Summer’s eyes

itching to teach him a

I’ll be the judge here. You can hit him all you want, and

to the storeroom to retrieve the stick and returned with a devious look

horror. “I dare you, Summer! Don’t forget who’s paying

Summer’s desire to hit him. Pouting her lips

smile. “Have you

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

important to be financially independent. Only then will your fate be in your hands,

an epiphany in Summer, who suddenly

to avoid Nico’s suspicions, Summer calmly continued

only offered you all his assets but knows how to cook and care for you. How in the world did you manage to get him

it all came about, Gwendolyn merely

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

a shady past that couldn’t be revealed. Otherwise, Cedrick

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

of them were chatting, Cedrick finished preparing

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

that account, Cedrick had researched a few recipes where he could still whip up a delicious meal with

served on the

day was

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