The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 548 The Basement Plan Failed

Gwendolyn brushed off her concerns about Annie and refocused on her work.

Time seemed to pass faster when she was engrossed in her tasks.

Just as she was about to sign the final document, her phone alarm sounded.

It was the alarm she had set half an hour earlier, a reminder of her plans with Cedrick.

They were scheduled to have dinner with Valentino at his villa; it was also an opportunity to check if Benedict and Zendaya were well cared for.

If things didn’t go according to plan, Gwendolyn held onto the hope that Cedrick’s strategy would succeed, allowing her to bring the children back home at the earliest opportunity. The presence of her little ones would bring a much–needed sense of security and comfort to their lives..

As she pondered these thoughts, Gwendolyn tidied her desk and prepared to leave for the day.

As soon as she stepped out of her office, her phone buzzed with a call from Cedrick.

“Darling, I’m already in the parking lot.

“That’s fast.”

Cedrick chuckled softly. “When it comes to picking up my wife, I’m always prompt.”

His response warmed Gwendolyn’s heart as she quickly made her way downstairs.

In the underground parking lot, Cedrick leaned casually against the car, his face as strikingly handsome as ever.

Upon seeing Gwendolyn, he opened the car door and, as usual, covered the roof with his hand to ensure she didn’t bump her head while getting in. He then leaned down and helped her fasten the seatbelt.

Taking advantage of the proximity, Gwendolyn playfully pecked his cheek.

“My love, you’ve pampered me to the point of helplessness. If I were ever to leave you, I don’t think I could even take care of myself.”

Cedrick cupped her cheek with one hand and kissed her lips, savoring her sweetness.

“We shall never part. My love for you is irreplaceable, and no one can take you away from me.”

but feel a little dissatisfied. “And what about Zendy? They say daughters are their father’s little sweethearts from a past life. Are

her response, Cedrick locked his gaze with Gwendolyn’s, his dark

will be responsible for doting

contentedly as the arrangement seemed reasonable.

returned to the driver’s seat, fastened his seatbelt, and drove

Gwendolyn was about to get out of the car, Cedrick had already moved to the passenger side, opening the

strolled through the winding alleyways with

having dinner with Grandpa. Isn’t this a

Grandpa won’t mind such a display of affection. Nobody can

on carrying her, Gwendolyn had no choice but to

they entered the

been eagerly waiting at the front gate upon hearing

the couple approaching, he

and granddaughter–in–law have arrived.

were delighted to see Cedrick carrying Gwendolyn like a cherished princess. It was

others. My precious granddaughter–in–law deserves all the love and

Logan’s laughter filled the air, their

echoed with enthusiasm, “Grandpa is right. Being able to marry Gwendolyn is the greatest blessing of my life. I must cherish and

words, Valentino’s and Logan’s smiles widened,

dishes. My dear Gwendolyn, make sure to eat plenty, and let’s hope I can see you pregnant for a second and third

“It’s our duty to help improve the country’s birth

couldn’t help but feel a mix of shyness and delight in response to their comments. “Grandpa, please stop teasing me. It’s not within my control to decide such matters. We’ll have to see if Cedrick can rise

lips twitched as he remained

knew better than anyone whether he could fulfill that role.

cured, and she was worried about passing the illness to their children. The thought of them enduring the pain weighed heavily on her mind.

not plan on having another child for

right, Grandpa, I’m famished. Let’s head inside and enjoy

the dining room and

went to visit her children.

the past two days, Benedict and Zendaya seemed to have grown well. Gwendolyn couldn’t help but marvel at how they had

cherished every fleeting second spent with the babies,

darker, and it was close to half–past nine. Gwendolyn became aware that

exchanging goodbyes with Valentino, Cedrick and Gwendolyn

arrived, Gwendolyn headed straight to the basement.