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…”

longer, Cedrick

let out a cry before he was

the two women stared at him from the

finger behind him. “Cedrick seems to be in a good mood

was

an idiot, Nico. When will you ever become like Mr. Jenson and learn how to cook? Stop making

in front of Gwendolyn? Since when did I make you

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

“I’ve put on weight?”

her cheeks as a horrified look flashed across

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

a glare as she complained, “Look at him, Gwendolyn. He’s nothing but a clueless boy.

a lesson. I happen to have a stick in the storeroom. Do you want to use it to

Summer’s eyes lit

had been itching to teach him a lesson

I’ll be the judge here. You can hit

storeroom to retrieve the stick and returned with a devious look

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

desire to hit him. Pouting

but smile. “Have

no choice but to bow down to power.

why it’s important to be financially independent. Only then will your fate be in

epiphany in Summer, who suddenly had an idea

avoid Nico’s suspicions,

all his assets but knows how to cook and care for you. How in

all came about, Gwendolyn merely smiled

was when they were at Bay Villa. He had burned the pork ribs and seasoned

that couldn’t be revealed. Otherwise, Cedrick would tear his hair

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

of them were chatting, Cedrick finished preparing

be lightly seasoned. Hence, she couldn’t take anything

he could still whip up a delicious meal

on the table, Nico

was

marriage, it was also the day