The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

The man shook his head honestly while trembling all over.

Cedrick’s gaze darkened at once, and he heard the man say, “My boss didn’t say if she was a hostage, but he treated the woman nicely. Today, he left all of a sudden. Before he left, he told me to bring that woman to a tree hollow on top of the mountain and leave her there. When I came back down, I found out they had left me behind. Mr. Jenson, I’m merely an errand runner. I don’t know anything. Heck, I don’t even know who that woman is. I’m telling the truth…”

That means they had indeed kept someone at the top of the mountain. Why did Joe leave her behind and flee? I don’t get it… Since there’s someone up there, I ought to check it out.

Cedrick didn’t bother questioning him further. He gave the man’s head a nudge with the gun and ordered, “Keep moving. Lead me there.”

“Y-Yes!”

As they approached the top of the mountain, the well-trained troops spread out and proceeded ahead to secure the area.

The man then led Cedrick to an old tree. Swain went ahead to remove the twigs and branches to reveal a tree hollow.

There and then, they saw a weak-looking woman with her eyes shut, limbs bound, and mouth sealed with tape. At that moment, she looked as though she was in a lot of pain.

Although the woman had dirt all over her face, one could tell by the exquisite facial features that she was none other than Gwendolyn.

“Gwenny!”

Cedrick was overwhelmed by emotions, and seeing her again made him tear up a little. He hastily carried her out of the tree hollow and gently lay her on the grass before removing the tape over her mouth.

Gwendolyn’s eyelashes fluttered as she gradually regained consciousness. Afterward, she leaned on his shoulder weakly and held his collar. “Hubby, I’ve waited for you for a long time…”

Her voice was hoarse instead of melodious.

Cedrick’s eyes brimmed with tears. He was so heartbroken that he was having trouble breathing. “I’m so sorry, Gwenny. This is all my fault.”

Gwendolyn twitched the corners of her mouth when she heard that. Right when she was seemingly about to comfort him, she fainted.

Cedrick held her hand tightly. At that moment, he wanted nothing more than to take revenge on Joe.

that something was off

it turned out, she no longer

the engagement ring with a magnificent ruby

it for several years, and because of the changes in hormones after giving birth, Gwendolyn gained a lot more weight than before she was pregnant. Eventually,

ring, so she had kept it on for years. Nevertheless, she would have to cut the ring if she

Not only is this woman not wearing the ring, but

and placed her on the ground to examine her body. Her facial features and fair skin suggest that this woman is clearly Gwenny. However, what’s with the absence

chubby at

keeping a distance from the woman before his eyes.

are you okay?” Swain noticed the odd look in

lowered his gaze and retracted his hands calmly. “Come here. Carry Mrs. Jenson to the technical and send her to the hospital in the

him, and he asked

of getting beaten

“Yes.”

explanation, Cedrick led his men to Quawak to wrap up the investigation, his

nervous, but he had no choice but to do as he was told. Hence, he carefully carried Gwendolyn

the troops returned to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and

doctor did a full-body checkup on Gwendolyn and returned with the

okay. She was frightened and probably starved for a few days, so she’s slightly malnourished. I’ll get her on an IV drip and prescribe some calming pills. She should

“All right. Thank you.”

left the ward, Cedrick sat by the bed with

then, Gwendolyn woke up and tugged at his sleeve. In a hoarse voice, she

the back of her hand to console her. He even brushed her fringe

at him fixedly

exactly happened five days ago? Why did you lose control of your car

a while. Next, she held her head agonizingly and said, “I can’t remember much. All I remember is that I fainted right after the car fell into the canyon. When I woke up, my limbs were already

panicked look appeared in her eyes as she gripped Cedrick’s sleeves. “Hubby, Joe was the

resolve began to waver. “I know, Gwenny. Don’t worry. I’ll stay close to you from now on