The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 754 Call Me Hubby

The siblings chatted for a short while in the dining room before Whitney joined them downstairs.

The red silk scarf around her neck added a hint of seductiveness to the white office wear on her. It was a vital finishing touch to her outfit and made it extra eye–catching.

Jasmine saw her even from a distance away.

“It’s my first time seeing Whitney wear a scarf. This outfit looks so demure. Whitney, you’re tall and have a great figure. You look just like an air stewardess.”

Lucas also whipped his head around and nodded in admiration. “Indeed. Jasmine, you can learn how to dress better from Whitney. She even makes office wear look so good. You surely have lots of room for improvement.”

Jasmine pouted. “You’re annoying, Lucas. Why do you always have something to say about me?”

The atmosphere between the siblings was amicable.

Charles, however, had his eyes lowered as he continued eating. He did not seem interested in Whitney’s outfit at all. “Aren’t you coming over? The whole family is waiting for you.”

“All right…”

Clenching her fists, Whitney quickened her pace to the dining table and sat down in her seat. Then, she began digging in without saying a word:

Seemingly not having much appetite, she said she was full after eating a little and returned to her room.

Jasmine somehow felt that something was not quite right.

“Charles, Whitney doesn’t seem to be in a good mood tonight. You came back with her. Did you two have a fight?”

Charles flashed a faint smile. “No. Why would we fight all of a sudden? Continue with your meal.”

“Then why is she unhappy? How can she be full when she ate so little?” probed Jasmine in concern.

“How would I know?”

His tone was especially cold.

Displeasure surged within Jasmine, and she stood up for Whitney. “What’s wrong with you, Charles? Whitney is your wife. You should care about her feelings and try to console her to cheer her up.”

Charles was frustrated by those rants that he eventually decided not to say anything more. “Fine. I’ll go and take a look at her after I finish eating.”

“That’s more like it.”

Jasmine somehow felt that something was amiss with the couple. It was almost as if there was a secret that the family did not know of.

have a great personality, but she also loves you and takes care of you

like her. You’ll definitely regret it if

instantly appeared between Charles‘ brows. The displeased man deliberately took a piece of

can’t believe all these dishes aren’t enough to stop you

meat on her plate, and a disgruntled look

a deep voice,

Jasmine was rendered speechless.

a grudgeful man he

dinner, Charles returned to the

of the

was slightly bent and facing the door

the couch tonight. I’ve already changed the bedsheet and blanket. You can have a

lips pursed, Charles closed the door behind

little tonight and look so

Whitney went pale.

somewhat surprised when she heard the first half of Charles‘ sentence. She had thought he had taken

low, she slowly turned around and apologized without looking at

appetite tonight. I’ll be more careful

her meek demeanor, Charles felt an

always hoped Whitney would be more obedient

agreement.

had transformed from her cheery and energetic self a few days ago to the

couch. I won’t be sleeping here

again, and strode out without

the door slammed close, Whitney

of sleeping on Charles‘ bed, she continued putting the blanket over the couch. No matter how hard I try, the things

the study since he had work

night curled up

washing up, she

in her tracks and muttered,

strolled down the stairs, exuding a cold aura. As he approached Whitney, he touched

the strangle last night had not faded. It was

Do you intend to have breakfast. downstairs in this state so that Jasmine and Lucas can see

took her some time before she snapped back to her senses and held her neck. “I’m sorry. I forgot about it. I–I’ll put on a silk scarf for

room and not in the bedroom. The housekeepers would have spotted it if I had come down

explaining. She knew Charles would not believe her even if she tried to explain, and instead, would only blame her. That

as she was about to return to the room, Charles grabbed her arm. He bent