The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 538 He Has Changed

Hearing her question, Cedrick calmly provided the reply he had prepared. “You were too tired last night and fell asleep in the resting room in your office. I went to Harris Group in search of you and brought you back home.”

Gwendolyn was surprised to hear that. “Did I sleep until now?”

Cedrick chuckled aloud and tapped her nose affectionately. “Yes, you lazy little piggy. You slept for over ten hours.”

No wonder I’m having a splitting headache. It turns out I’ve slept for that long.

She let out a playful giggle. “Well, in that case, I should definitely head to work at Harris Group. I could use the exercise of walking around. It’s strange, though. I’ve slept for so long, but I don’t feel hungry at all.”

Recognizing her determination, Cedrick didn’t attempt to change her mind. “If you feel unwell, m to give me a call. Why don’t you leave work half an hour early? I want to prepare something delic our first candlelight dinner upon our return to the country. It’ll be a chance for us to have some e time alone. I’ll come to pick you up at work later.”

“Okay,” Gwendolyn agreed readily.

She didn’t notice he was insinuating something else by saying “quality time alone.”

After her headache was relieved, Gwendolyn regained her energy and could get off the bed to wash herself

By the time she finished washing up and putting on makeup, her headache had mostly subsided.

Cedrick sat by the edge of the bed, observing her condition discreetly. “It’s still early. I prepared some oatmeal with spinach. Why don’t you have some before leaving?”

Gwendolyn shook her head in response. “I don’t have any appetite at the moment, so I’m not hungry. Maybe I’ll feel hungry later after I’ve walked for a while. I think I’ll just grab something to eat outside.”

“Then I’ll drive you to work.”

Cedrick got up and held her hand, intertwining his fingers with hers. Without hesitation, he led her out of the house.

As he willingly became her driver, Gwendolyn didn’t resist, allowing him to drive the car.

That afternoon, Gwendolyn finally signed the contract with the person in charge from Dovil Group.

“Ms. Harris, here’s to a successful collaboration.”

Gwendolyn shook the lady’s hand warmly. “Likewise.

It was evening by the time she finally concluded the contract signing. The room was bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun, which cast a golden hue across the space.

Gwendolyn’s gaze wandered to the window, where she caught sight of the breathtaking sunset. At that moment, she remembered Cedrick’s words from earlier in the day.

She glanced at the clock and realized there were thirty minutes till six.

gave him my word,

her assistant. After packing up her stuff, she took the elevator

about to call Cedrick when she

surprise, she went to the car and saw

open

was as thoughtful as

give him a quick peck on the lips. “If there’s an award for the best

her chin and deepened

win the best wife award,

lit up with a delighted grin, reflecting the contentment she felt

at the constantly changing scenery outside the window and

around to observe her condition. He seemed relieved to see that her composure was

light, Gwendolyn’s gaze was drawn to a young mother pushing a baby stroller along

for a stroll, each in their own stroller.

“The children

on the young mother and her baby, she suddenly missed her own

Villa this afternoon, so it’s only been a few hours since I last saw the babies, but I

tensed up. “Darling, let’s not talk about the kids today. We’ll spend some

down, she felt displeased

minutes later, the car rolled to a stop at the

then went to

he carried her in

wrapped her arms around his neck. “Why are you so nice tonight? Is

smile. “No. Before you recover from the concussion completely,

gave him a dubious look. “Hubby, you’re so fond of sex I can’t

gave her a soft kiss on the lips. “Nothing is more important than your health,

“But I’m almost recovered. My concussion won’t affect our having sex. Ceddy, are you sure

fanned his sensitive earlobe,

gulped silently, but his face remained devoid of expression as he

teased, “We’re having a candlelight dinner tonight. Are you sure you don’t want

“Darling, stop teasing me. You know I can’t

Fine, then.

his tie back into his suit jacket. She remained in his arms silently, allowing him to bring

fruits and snacks for her. “I’ve prepared the ingredients needed for dinner, so it won’t take long for me to cook them. Darling, sit here

finding his actions

to leave the couch?

on the fourth floor. Gwendolyn made a spontaneous decision to go upstairs and play. with them while Cedrick

and Zoey. However, to her shock. the bed was empty,

the empty space, her mind racing with thoughts. Panic gripped her heart, overriding her rationality. Without

Zendy are gone. Something

can’t believe she discovered that so soon. Indeed, Gwenny is as smart as