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.

for some time. Not only does she have a great personality, but she also loves you and takes care of you

amazing wife like her. You’ll definitely regret it if

Charles‘ brows. The displeased man deliberately took a piece of fatty meat from the stew and put it on Jasmine’s

all these dishes aren’t

closer look at the piece of meat on her plate, and a disgruntled look

ordered in a deep voice,

Jasmine was rendered speechless.

grudgeful man he

dinner, Charles returned to

of the room

was slightly bent and facing the door as she placed a

around. “I’ll sleep on the couch tonight. I’ve already

his lips pursed, Charles closed the door behind

tonight and look so

Whitney went pale.

heard the first half of Charles‘ sentence. She had thought he had taken note of

head held low, she slowly turned around and apologized

no appetite tonight. I’ll be more careful in the future and try

meek demeanor, Charles felt an inexplicable bolt of rage kindled

more obedient at fulfilling her obligations as listed

agreement.

reason, he felt awfully uneasy after seeing how she had transformed from her cheery and

couch. I

door again, and strode out

door slammed close, Whitney felt an

couch. No matter how hard I try, the things that

at the study since he had work matters

the entire night curled up on the couch

bedroom after washing up, she ran into Charles, who happened to be coming

tracks and muttered,

the stairs, exuding a cold aura. As he approached Whitney, he touched her neck.

had not faded.

have breakfast. downstairs in this state so

taken aback. It took her some time before she snapped back to her senses

spotted it if I had come down to get it last night.

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

to the room, Charles grabbed her arm.