The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 544 Hurt

The night drepened.

The lights in Treyton’s villa remained on.

Treyton, refreshed after a bath and wrapped in a robe, leisurely ascended the stairs, intending to visit a certain someone who was engrossed in her studies in the room.

He gently nudged open the door, peeking inside at the sight of the person behind the desk.

Jennifer was sprawled out on the desk, snoozing away.

A wry expression spread across his face as he walked in. He made no attempt to silence his footsteps.

Yet, the deep in slumber Jennifer, lacking any sense of alertness, remained utterly unconscious of his presence.

“Ahem.”

Treyton deliberately coughed aloud to rouse the sleeping Jennifer from her dreams.

She rubbed her sleepy eyes and looked up at Treyton. “Why are you here? I haven’t finished studying yet. There are- She flipped through her postgraduate study materials and continued, “just about ten sections left. I promise to go to bed after I’m done.”

Treyton knew she was merely giving him a perfunctory response. In a deep and brooding voice, he said, “Jennifer, are you that afraid of sharing a bed with me? I’ve told you that I wouldn’t attempt anything without your consent. All I want is to hold you while we sleep. Can’t you trust me?”

Jennifer remained silent.

The director of her former orphanage used to caution them about men, warning that their words were often deceptive.

What does he mean by he wouldn’t attempt anything when we share a bedt Who knows what will happen if he suddenly loses control over his urgest

Treyton felt a pang of hurt. “Jennifer, we’re engaged. Can’t you accept me yet?”

Go and get some rest. I really am studying. Once I’m done. I’ll go back to our

didn’t know what

and took the study materials from her desk, flipping

last night, and when I came in, you were sleeping soundly. Are you planning on thoroughly reading these last few

“Um…”

struggled to respond. Treyton continued. “You mentioned a while ago that you felt unsuited

wanted to pursue postgraduate studies, a path you’ve never dared to tread before. You hoped to eventually become a junior professor at a certain university. I supported you in that,

a righteous tone, “I have been studying, but my foundation is poor. I may not pass the exam this year, but I do have plans to try again next year if that’s the case. As for tonight, I truly wasn’t sleeping. I was

four years of her memories, was naïve and innocent. However,

realizing that he couldn’t let her keep up this façade

If postgraduate studies are your goal, you must pass this year. From now on, I’ll tutor you after work and quiz you

fear in her eyes. “What

question, Treyton was

in one night until her legs were so weak the

thoughts vocal, Jennifer, with her current mental age, would only take Treyton as a twisted demon, driving her further

decided to change

what you’ve been studying all night. How’s that?” he

review it one more time! After taking a nap, my

review once more. But in half an hour, I’ll be back to quiz you. Be prepared to accept your punishment if you get

you’re doing this for my sake, Mr. Treyton. I’ll study hard for the next half

quickly dove right into her postgraduate exam

was

had slept late into the

was awakened by the faint rustling noises from the

he could make out a small figure lying beside him, shivering

back the covers with suspicion. The bedside lamp was off, and he got up to

was instantly bathed in light, revealing the disturbing

bloodshot, her expression fierce like

expected, she was