The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 502 Punishment For Breaking The Family Rules

“Understood. Don’t worry, Cedrick.”

After returning together to the Jenson residence, they parted ways in the back alleys.

Nico made his way back to his own villa. Summer had probably prepared dinner already and was waiting for him to return home.

Cedrick returned to Harrick Villa. He had already made it a habit to prepare a warm meal before Gwendolyn arrived home, so they could enjoy it together.

Gwendolyn was busy managing matters at Harris Group and helping Treyton care for Jennifer.

Knowing the specific poison that Jennifer had succumbed to, the laboratory could tailor the treatment more effectively. However, the healing process would be lengthy since it was a neural condition.

Gwendolyn returned home half an hour later.

Cedrick, who was mindful of the time, had just placed the final dish on the table.

The couple enjoyed dinner together happily.

-Before bedtime, Cedrick went to the bathroom for a shower.

When Gwendolyn noticed his shirt that was carelessly tossed in the corner of the bed, she walked over to place it in the laundry basket for him.

However, as she picked up the shirt, a faint and unfamiliar scent wafted into her nostrils.

It was the smell of cigarette.

She was a non-smoker. For her children’s health, she had explicitly forbidden Cedrick from smoking. Hence, she was very sensitive to the smell of cigarettes.

Did Cedrick smoke behind my back today?

The sound of water in the bathroom eased. Cedrick emerged from the bathroom with a white towel draped around his waist. He raised his muscular arms and gently wiped his hair as he walked out.

The atmosphere in the bedroom was extremely chilly.

Confused, he turned around and found Gwendolyn seated on the edge of the bed. Grasping the shirt that he had just taken off, she sat there in silent fury.

“Darling?” he called out cautiously.

Gwendolyn lifted the shirt with her fingers and demanded, “Care to explain this?”

Cedrick remained puzzled. “Explain what?”

“Still putting up an act, huh? Are you lying to me?”

grabbed the

used it. As she held it

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She even took out the ruler.

time to think, he flung the towel onto the table and strode toward Gwendolyn. He unwrapped the towel that was tied tightly around his waist and knelt on the

a tinge of embarrassment, he hastily covered himself with the towel again. A sincere look crossed his

nor did I lie to you. Don’t frame me for something I didn’t

cross-legged on the bed in front of him. She pointed at his arm, gesturing

of smell. I’m not framing you. If you

what she was trying

eyes blazed with anger as

it descended, Cedrick swiftly retracted his hand. “I remember now. Are you saying that you smell

your mind is still functional. Your fear of the punishment is

“Darling, 1 felt really frustrated from the investigation today. so I lit a cigarette out of habit. However, I didn’t even take a single puff. I passed it to Nico and

stern countenance remained unyielding. She was quick to detect the loophole in his

However, your conscience kicked in at the most

a loss for words. So this is

further as a wave of indignance swept over him. He

I can’t even hold a pen or a fork. That way, everyone in the Federal Bureau of Investigation would find

you

his sharp chin. “It looks like aren’t even apologetic.

him, not actually

to do that. If my wife says I’m

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from his handsome face to

the used the ruler to

I’ve seen every inch of

gaze,

finished showering, he was completely naked. Now that she was staring at him unabashedly while

was the one seducing her. Since it was rare for Gwendolyn to witness him feeling so shy, a teasing look

She raised the ruler.

soft smack, a faint pink mark surfaced

with the ruler and smirked playfully. “How does

expression and tone, Cedrick knew that

replied compliantly. “Since it’s a gift from my wife, I’m naturally

tossed the ruler back onto the bedside

hand when Gwendolyn

eyes gleaming with a cunning look. It was as if she was looking at

prey.

his head and held