The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 586 Proving Himself

She had just returned from university lately and felt lonely living by herself. On top of that, she also missed Nico dearly.

After completing a self–study session at the university, Summer was passing by the Jenson residence when she heard the housekeepers talking about Cedrick’s return.

She figured that Nico would most probably be home too if Cedrick had made it back safely, so she came rushing over as quickly as she could.

It wasn’t until she arrived at Harrick Villa that she found out Cedrick was at the police station.

Gwendolyn and Cedrick exchanged glances before stepping aside and pointing in the direction behind them.

“There’s your Nico,” Gwendolyn said.

Not wanting to disturb the two lovebirds, Nico had deliberately kept a wide distance between them.

His tanned skin and dark green military outfit made it a little hard to spot him at night.

Summer was frozen when she saw him, and her eyes reddened almost instantly.

Nico touched his face and asked in confusion, “What’s with that expression? Did I become ugly or something?”

Summer ran up to him and wrapped her arms tightly around his neck as she sobbed, “Why did your skin, turn so dark? You must have suffered a great deal at the border lately! It hurts me just thinking about it!”

Nico’s heart softened the moment he heard that last sentence, and he just stood there rooted to the spot.

Ah, so Cedrick isn’t the only one who has someone waiting for him now… Man, this feels great…

Feeling touched at the thought of that, Nico knew his eyes had reddened as well.

Seeing as Nico was just standing there in silence, Gwendolyn reminded him, “Don’t you see that she’s crying? Hurry up and give her a hug! In fact, you should carry her home and comfort her! She has been missing you a lot over the past few days!”

“Understood,” Nico replied as though he had just received a task from Gwendolyn.

He then scooped Summer into his arms and said, “We’ll be heading back now.”

nodded in unison.

left with Summer while the light from the street lamps cast a long shadow behind

really dark, Nico! You look

“Am I ugly?”

Your facial features are still handsome, so it makes you look a little more masculine. I’ll give you a facial when we get back. Your skin will

need that stuff?” Nico exclaimed

too! Now that you’re back, you need

Gwendolyn couldn’t help but chuckle when they heard their conversation.

thing or two about romance when you have the time. That guy is so dense that he’ll probably end up upsetting Summer, Gwendolyn said.

to meddle with their relationship. Even the densest of men will someday

continued, “It’s getting late, and we have had a very long night.

seen each other in a long time, though. Don’t you want to have some bedtime

part was not being able to see Gwenny! Now that I’m

handling Xander. On top of that, we still have a ton of stuff to take care of tomorrow. Your body might not be able to handle the stress if we go at it tonight,” he said with a sigh while walking toward Harrick Villa.

trip to the border has lowered your sexual performance. You used to say

gloomy almost

only saying that to taunt him, his pride still prevented him

urge to bring her back to the bedroom and prove himself to her.

let you experience it for yourself.

a satisfied smile and tightened her grip on

then took a nice, warm bath before beginning their night of passion.

house, so it was just the two of them at the villa. They could have all the fun they wanted without worrying about

sex. Gwendolyn felt an aching sensation in her waist, which was something she hadn’t experienced in a long time. Cedrick then carried her into the basement where she could get some sleep.

the exhaustion that she didn’t have any manic episodes

until Gwendolyn was woken

the number Asher gave her last night, which belonged to Paul.

the poor reception in the basement, she snuck out and made her way into the living room before answering the

you made up your mind yet?”

have. I won’t take Annie with me. She is a member of your family, so it would only make sense that I return her

to his sense in just one night? Isn’t that