The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 605 Become Your Student

She sounded stern, but Asher could feel the underlying concern in her words, and it warmed his heart.

“Okay, I promise I won’t neglect it. By the time of your next visit, my wound may be starting to scab over.”

Gwendolyn bobbed her head. “I hope so.””

Holding the first-aid kit, she spun on her heels, strode out of the bedroom, and headed downstairs to return it to Sienna.

After doing that, she received a text from Cedrick.

Cedrick had driven up Mount Tranquil and was waiting outside Asher’s villa.

After bidding goodbye to Sienna, Gwendolyn walked out of the villa.

She got into the car and headed back to Harrick Villa with Cedrick.

Cedrick sensed her unhappiness as she seemed lost in thought with her head lowered. Unaware of the cause, he gently reached out and held her hand.

“Darling, a penny for your thoughts.”

Gwendolyn snapped back to reality and held his hand tightly. “It just occurred to me that Asher had changed a lot recently.”

Unlike his previous arrogant self, he had become sensitive, careful, and humbler.

He even shed tears in front of her today.

Cedrick’s lips formed a soft smile as he kept stealing glances at Gwendolyn, who was sitting in the passenger seat. His gaze was gentle as he asked, “Gwen, are you contemplating whether or not to forgive him?”

Gwendolyn said nothing.

They had been together for a long time, so Cedrick knew her well and could guess what was bothering

her.

He decided to mediate the situation for them.

“Darling, you are well aware that the true culprit here is Evelyn. She had been acting behind Asher’s back and exploiting his power for her own ends. While Asher may have made a mistake, his error lies in giving her such influence in the first place.”

seemed unfazed but was actually listening to Cedrick’s words seriously.

for his actions. He has punished himself, inflicted harm upon himself, and carried the weight of regret in an effort to seek your forgiveness over the past year. He may not be skilled with words, which is why he struggled to face you and express his guilt. But when he took that bullet for you on the island, it was a powerful testament

Become Your Student

that Evelyn would turn into the person she became.

Gwendolyn retracted her hand,

was baffled as he could sense her displeasure.

“Darling?”

darkly, “Mr. Jenson, you seem to understand the significance of someone who saved a life all too well. Remember, you insisted on divorcing me to marry Natasha, the one who saved your

and

a pleading. expression, he turned toward Gwendolyn and said cautiously, “Darling, we were discussing Asher, weren’t we? Why did you suddenly bring up the past? Our baby is just

and his eyes grew redder

you men perceive it.

saviors and unintentionally reminding you of the unhappy past. It was my fault,

her laughter but failed to do so. In the end, the edges of her lips

enough to notice the smile

wants to prank me as I keep defending

eyes sparkled as he inched nearer to plant a kiss on her cheek. “I know you love me and wouldn’t want to see

head away.

“Got it.”

and beamed happily like

the engine

lay on the bed together.

work, while Gwendolyn was busy gaming with

They looked serious.

Cedrick finished his work and wrapped his arms around Gwendolyn from behind. He glanced at the game she was

up his courage and reached out to cover her phone screen, stopping her from continuing the

you doing?”

his chin on her shoulder lazily. “Darling, how much longer are you going to play this game? Won’t

continue the game. She replied carelessly. “I’m keeping you

and deliberately blew on her sensitive earlobes. His voice was low and

moved out of the way, her attention focused on

engage in any strenuous activities tonight and see if the relapse is connected to

about this. After all, his lovely wife was lying right next to him, but he couldn’t kiss her. No men could endure

the next game and didn’t even look up. “So stop bothering me. Tonight, we can’t do anything