“No. This person is absolutely cunning. I set up a trap to lure him to appear, but little did I know he created a false identity and sent a substitute to meet me. In the end, his fake guy took his place in death.”

For a moment, both men were silent.

Apart from the sounds made by the humidifier and a soft, occasional hum by Benedict, the room was exceptionally quiet.

“So you secretly issued an arrest warrant to catch this crafty fellow.”

Charles could imagine how tense the situation was.

Cedrick sneered. His piercing gaze and overpowering aura could easily send shivers down anyone’s spine.

“Although he was not caught, I have a rough idea of his appearance. Once the arrest warrant is issued, his various actions will be restricted, and we’ll get him sooner or later.”

Charles nodded.

When he lifted his head, he was greeted by Cedrick’s bloodshot eyes. This case must have turned his world upside down.

Arching his brow, Charles uttered a rare word of concern, “Go and get some rest. I’ve got everything here.”

Cedrick’s lip curled upward. He clicked his tongue and left without saying a word.

Meanwhile, in the minimalist hospital lounge, a slim figure was sitting on the bed with her back facing the door. Her beautiful back was smooth and attractive. She had porcelain skin as white as snow.

The dim lighting cast a hazy glow on the voluptuous figure.

The moment Cedrick opened the door, he was greeted by such an enchanting scene.

Instantly, his mouth became dry. His Adam’s apple bobbed as he walked lightly across the room.

When he got closer, he saw some light red scars on her back that got him frozen there and then.

Jasper had only informed him that Gwendolyn had offered to be locked up in the basement in order not to let the enemies sense something amiss. Apart from that, no other details had been shared.

that he had seen her injuries,

hand holding the cotton swab to apply some medicine to her wounds. However, the angle made it very inconvenient for her to do it herself. She could

she furrowed her brows and gasped

“Let me do it.”

some ointment on his fingertips and gently applied the

slightly reddened eyes. She muttered, “It doesn’t hurt much, and I’m not as delicate as you think. It’s you guys

caressed Cedrick’s forehead, smoothing his frown

did not respond, and neither did

his hand and cleared his throat. “Done.” He kissed Gwendolyn’s forehead and added in a soft voice,

Gwendolyn nodded.

water

on the bed and eventually fell

at night, she

side and habitually hugged her husband. But to her surprise,

that the other side of the bed was empty

was taking a

the pitch-black room. After gradually

called

wrong? Did you have a nightmare, Darling?” Cedrick responded in his usual gentle voice, but he did not move

cold hospital floor tiles toward him. “It’s chilly at night. Why aren’t you sleeping? Is something bothering

Cedrick did not respond.

had noticed how distracted he was upon returning from the mountains. She did not expect him to stay

about what happened

a blanket. Like a fluffy kitten, she buried

giving them

of? Something’s off with you since we got down from the mountains. If you’re going to continue acting weird, should I get someone to give you a check-up?” Gwendolyn could not help but ask when she

gently and chuckled. “I guess I can never

shared his suspicions with Gwendolyn. He spread open his

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