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, so I shouldn’t disappoint

matters to her assistant. After packing up her stuff, she

about to call Cedrick when she

to the car and saw

to open the door for

was as

give him a quick peck on the lips. “If there’s

lifted her chin

the best

with a delighted grin, reflecting the

Harrick Villa, Gwendolyn stared at the constantly changing scenery outside the window

observe her condition. He seemed relieved

mother pushing a baby stroller along the sidewalk. In that moment, a subtle twinge of longing tugged

our children grow up, let’s take them for a stroll, each

“The children would love

young mother and

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

about the kids today. We’ll spend some quality time home alone and enjoy a candlelight dinner

down, she felt displeased but

ten minutes later, the car rolled to

car and got out. He then went to

carried

his neck. “Why are you so nice

recover from the concussion completely, I will not have sex with you until you

you’re so fond of sex I can’t believe you’ll say

on the lips. “Nothing is

My concussion won’t affect our having sex. Ceddy, are you sure you don’t want to

sensitive earlobe,

remained devoid of expression as he

at his tie and teased, “We’re having a candlelight dinner tonight. Are you sure you don’t want to have

“Darling, stop teasing me.

Fine, then.

hand unwillingly and stuffed his tie back into his suit jacket. She remained in his arms silently, allowing him to

the ingredients needed for dinner, so it won’t take long for me

finding

want me to leave the

to go upstairs and play. with them while Cedrick was busy

the nursery, expecting to see her little ones and Zoey. However, to her shock. the bed was empty, and there was no

with thoughts. Panic gripped her heart, overriding her rationality. Without wasting a second, she sprinted downstairs and

Benny and Zendy are gone. Something must’ve happened to them!”

silent sigh. I can’t believe she discovered that so soon. Indeed, Gwenny is as