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.”

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

been remorseful for his actions. He has punished himself, inflicted harm upon himself, and carried the weight of regret in

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turn into the person she became.

finish, Gwendolyn retracted her hand,

he could

“Darling?”

of someone who saved a life all too well. Remember, you insisted on divorcing me to marry Natasha, the

up and held

the side of the road. With 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 a little over two months old and is still so young. You can’t bring up past grievances and

and his eyes grew redder as he looked at

comprehend how you men perceive it. Your understanding of Asher’s actions

the unhappy past. It was my

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

sharp enough to notice the smile

angry. She wants to prank me as I keep defending

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

felt her stern facade cracking as she pushed Cedrick’s head away. “Enough of that. Let’s hurry up. I’m

“Got it.”

another kiss and beamed

started the engine and sped away.

on

busy with work, while Gwendolyn

They looked serious.

arms around Gwendolyn from behind. He glanced at the game she was playing and dared not disturb her.

game, Cedrick mustered up his courage and reached out to cover her

are you

rested his chin on her shoulder lazily. “Darling, how much longer are

continue the game. She replied carelessly. “I’m keeping you company now, aren’t

voice was low and sexy as he drawled, “Not this kind of company. You know what I’m

the way, her attention focused on the game.

see if the relapse is connected to our nighttime activities? Have

about this. After all, his lovely wife was lying

look up. “So stop bothering me. Tonight, we can’t do