Chapter 323 Things Will Get Better

The next day, the floor–to–ceiling windows in the bedroom were opened.

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The mist was thick in the winter morning. The cool breeze that blew in left Gwendolyn’s face stiff and cold.

She turned and nuzzled into Cedrick’s embrace.

Jennifer was wrapping up for the filming that day. Gwendolyn had to wake up early to head over film set to take a look and send her blessings and gift.

Another crazy night went past again. She seemed especially exhausted just like she had not slept enough.

The alarm clock on the nightstand rang.

to

the

She forcibly kept herself awake and got out of bed to freshen up.

Cedrick woke up as well. His long eyelashes fluttered slightly, and as he opened his eyes halfway, he drew his brows together.

There was only pure darkness within his vision.

-He did not pick up on what was going on. “Gwenny, did you turn off the lights? It’s a little dark in here.

Gwendolyn was sitting before the dressing table applying some skincare. Hearing those words, she paused

at once.

Instinctively, she turned to look at the opened windows. A look of confusion flashed across her countenance. “No. The windows are open. What’s wrong?”

Cedrick’s heart instantly sank to rock bottom.

I can’t see again, huh? How long will it take to recover this time?

His voice was even, and his tone was calm as he answered, “It’s nothing. I guess I was just a little tired last night and haven’t got enough sleep. I’ll sleep a while longer.”

He quietly closed his eyes and snuggled under the blanket again.

Gwendolyn burst into giggles. She sat by the bed and gently caressed his face. “You’re always saying you want to devour me. It turns out that an evil man like you will also get tired, huh?”

Cedrick also broke into a faint smile, but his eyes remained shut regardless. “Go on with your work. No need to leave breakfast for me. I’ll make some for myself when I wake up later

“All right. You’ve worked hard. Have a good rest for the next two days to recover your strength. Most importantly, stop thinking about devouring me!”

Cedrick nodded. “Got it.”

Gwendolyn held his face and kissed him before she got up and continued with her makeup routine.

To Gwendolyn, doing basic everyday makeup would only take her ten minutes.

finished packing, Cedrick still seemed deep asleep. Not wanting to wake him up, she tiptoed

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of the room.

Harrick Villa. As she walked toward

Harris?”

said earlier when they woke up crossed her mind again.

Harris, something’s wrong with

bothered about answering him. Instead,

“Ceddy!”

upstairs and pushed open the bedroom

gone. The room was empty, and there

just left not long ago, and he’s already

“Ceddy?”

she touched the bed, only to realize there was still a hint of warmth. It was clear the man

whole villa was exceedingly quiet, and

the villa. Sadly, she did not find Cedrick.

that quickly? But why didn’t I

“Did

on my way to Harrick Villa right now.”

of panic surged within Gwendolyn and completely enveloped

lack of response left Nico a little uneasy. “What’s wrong, Ms.

seems like… Ceddy is missing…”

those words, Harrick Villa went

Elven and Ezra with him and combed every corner of the Jenson residence, and throughout that, they tried

William and Quinton, Gwendolyn turned the whole villa upside down as

checked the surveillance cameras and searched the garage.

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phone was

alert the other members of the Jenson family, the group searched for more

uneasiness within Gwendolyn grew more intense.

returned to Bay Villa and searched the entire

edge of the bed, dispirited. Her trembling fingers indicated the trepidation in her.

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even wear shoes. It’s so cold right now. Where can

emotional turmoil stirred within her. But at that very moment, she caught sight of the slightly ajar wardrobe from the corner

as she wanted to walk over to check, Nico entered the room. “Ms. Harris, we couldn’t find him here. I’ve

search carefully. You must find him, even if it means throwing the world into

“Yes.”

toward the wardrobe and opened the door without making any

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