The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 650

Cedrick was stumped. “I’m not. I swear.”

“Then, aren’t you going to explain what happened between you and Natasha?” Gwendolyn pressed, not intending to let him off.

The man fell silent.

C-Can I really tell her? She’s going to punch me when we get back to the hotel.

Cedrick fell silent and mustered up the courage before speaking.

“Grandpa had already passed away when I agreed to get engaged to her, so there was no need to worry about having to go through such risks again.”

Gwendolyn nodded knowingly. “You felt that the Wright family was already safe, so even if she were to marry you, you wouldn’t have to worry about Maverick’s death. Still, that meant you still liked her, right? You were s

o resolute when you divorced me, and then you got engaged to her not long after.”

Her voice was calm, but there was a hint of iciness in it.

Cedrick didn’t know what to say.

He knew he was at fault.

“I never liked her. It was always you. I wasn’t clear about my own thoughts when I announced our engagement. It was also because she braved the storm and came over to the villa. She even brought up how grateful she was because I saved her, so I agreed to the engagement after weighing the pros and cons. The man took Gwendolyn’s hand and caressed it lightly. “Please, Darling…” he cooed somewhat pleadingly.

Gwendolyn retracted her hand, walked a few steps forward, and placed two bouquets of white flowers before Maverick’s gravestone. “These are all your own doings, Mr. Jenson. I have nothing to do with them, she said frostily.

Cedrick leaned over. Noticing her expression, he asked, “Are you upset?”

“No.”

“You are. It’s written all over your face.”

Gwendolyn continued facing Maverick’s grave, ignoring the man beside her.

of times in the past, and while she’s paid the price and is no longer in this world, it’s true that I used to protect her. If you’re

out on me.”

Gwendolyn’s hand and put it on his face, looking

glare, deliberately sounding stern. “I am quite

me according to

snickered. “Fifty lashes with a belt, then.

his jaw and gulped in silence before nodding. “Okay.”

his willingness to accept his impending fate, Gwendolyn whispered into his ear, “What if I want the punishment carried out right

Huht

lose his usually-calm

stared at him grimly, neither confirming nor denying her statement.

at the desolate cemetery, his usually-dark gaze now laced with a tinge

going to be punished at a place like this? This

as he tensed up and braced himself.

how serious he looked, Gwendolyn couldn’t help but laugh. “You’re

on the forehead and held his hand, dragging him out

down at the way she took his

means she’s not mad

an arm

the woman hastily wrapped her arms around his neck. “What are you doing, being all lovey-dovey in front of

on a daily basis. I don’t want your feet to hurt from walking in those heels, so I decided to carry you. This is also my way of sincerely making

inched closer to him. “But you’re just carrying me. That’s nothing for a

stiffened as he saw the mischievous look on her face. Surely, she had a wicked plan

you think I should

and whispered something intimate and outrageous,

to do this?” he asked

can’t believe it. We’re already husband and wife, but you’re still embarrassed

was bereft of words. Of course, he’d still be embarrassed.

remained stiff throughout the journey back to the hotel in their luxurious car, and

of Gwendolyn’s puckish command made his heart race.

the hotel elevator, the woman patted his firm, bouncy rear

already almost thirty, and you’re still so uptight even with your own wife! I remember