The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

By then, Gwendolyn was a little annoyed. She tapped on the edge of the bed. “You can explain the whole thing again after I’m done punishing you.”

Cedrick was stumped.

Feeling stifled, he pursed his lips in silence and looked at her resentfully.

She wore an indifferent expression and used the ruler to rap the edge of the bed again, reminding him, “Have you forgotten the fifty points on the Precepts for Men Kieran gave you previously?”

Cedrick was rendered speechless. He struggled internally for some time before ultimately spreading his fingers and thrusting his palm forward.

Gwendolyn shook her head in dissatisfaction. “Both hands.”

“Gwenny, I still have to sign agreements at work tomorrow.” If his right hand was injured, he wouldn’t be able to write well.

She remained expressionless and unfazed, seemingly reminding him with her silence that there was no room for negotiations.

Stung by her gaze, he stretched out his right hand in a fit of pique, offering both palms.

Slap! Slap! Slap!

She struck his palms with the ruler forcefully thrice.

His palms instantly swelled up and reddened.

Cedrick scrunched up his face in agony. His fingertips trembled slightly as he held his breath, feeling deeply hurt inside.

Gwendolyn looked down at him with reddened eyes and asked, “You haven’t shown our babies much care since they were born. Cedrick, do you no longer like me, or are you not fond of the children I’ve endured much pain to deliver for you?”

you think that? It’s because I’ve seen with my own eyes how much you’ve suffered for our

care and affection than before. I’m not as important to you as our babies. You’re blaming and punishing me because

astonishment and burst out laughing in

no ability to care for themselves require our utmost love and care. What do you take your

his eyes

more times with the ruler with the same amount of force as she was determined to teach him a

brows. That was the first time he had

hands were in pain, and his heart ached all the more terribly. He had nowhere to vent his grievances, causing him to feel

you because you are my priority, but it seems like the babies have already surpassed my position in your heart. You can say I’m unreasonable or making a fuss, and I’ll

you. I love and worry about our two babies because they are our children. There are many disputes and dramas in wealthy families. Countless young children from prominent households are kidnapped and or taken away

someone is going to steal our babies. Do you think you

and smacked him thrice again, but this time, she hit only his left

little. However, you know there’s such a thing as postpartum anxiety, and yet you

loud thud sounded as she brought down

these reasons, I wouldn’t have obediently stretched out my hand and allowed you to hit me. Gwenny, I’d be satisfied if you could share even a tiny bit of the care and concern you

down the ruler and delicately

help but feel her heart ache at that sight. Gwendolyn tenderly massaged his palm while blowing

started treating him gently, Cedrick’s eyes slowly welled up,

bottle of anti-inflammatory

regarding matters related to the babies in the future. Also, you need to stop

of answering, he asked in return, “Since I had to endure such harsh punishment tonight, can I expect

who was applying the medicated cream on his palm, paused. Then, she raised her arm and

you. Is your mind filled with lewd thoughts only? Can’t we have a proper conversation? This concerns the upkeeping of a

placed a kiss on her cheek, smirking. “My mind is filled with

do I feel like he’s mocking