The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 544

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?”

awkward chuckle. “That’s not it, Mr. Treyton. Go and get some rest. I really am studying. Once I’m done. I’ll go back

what

leaned over and took the study materials from her desk, flipping through the

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

“Um…”

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

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, too, gathering the most recent and comprehensive study

may not pass the exam this year, but I do have plans to try again next year

Jennifer, who had lost four years of her memories, was naïve and

couldn’t let her keep

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

hint of fear

by her question,

honest, he wanted to punish her slender waist several times in one night until her legs

mental age, would only take Treyton as a twisted demon,

decided to change

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

soft pink lips in nervousness. “Could I review it one more time! After taking a nap, my mind is all foggy and blank. If you quiz me now, I probably won’t be able to

I’ll let you review once more. But in half an

Mr. Treyton. I’ll study hard for the next half

into her postgraduate

Villa was shrouded

had slept late

faint rustling noises

eyes, he could make out a small figure lying beside

was off, and

room was instantly bathed in light, revealing the disturbing sight on the

were bloodshot, her expression fierce like a

had expected, she was in

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