Wooing My Ex-Wife by Mr. Adeel

Chapter 672

“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, his heart throbbed

to apply some medicine to her wounds. However, the angle made it very inconvenient for her to

brows and gasped

“Let me do it.”

holding in hers. He put some ointment on his fingertips and gently applied the medicine to the wounds on her back. She could

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

forehead, smoothing his

respond, and neither did

a while, he withdrew his hand and cleared his throat. “Done.” He kissed Gwendolyn’s forehead and added in

Gwendolyn nodded.

sound of running water soon came

the bed and eventually

night, she felt

squirmed to the side and habitually hugged her husband. But to her surprise, she grabbed

to her senses and realized that the other side of the bed was empty with

did Cedrick go? He was taking a shower before I went

darted across the pitch-black room. After gradually getting used

called

Did you have a nightmare, Darling?” Cedrick responded in his usual gentle voice, but

got out of bed. She covered herself with a thin blanket and walked on the cold hospital floor

Cedrick did not respond.

morning, Gwendolyn had noticed how distracted he was upon returning from the mountains. She did not expect him to stay up late and

you thinking about what happened

she buried her head in his sturdy

moonlight gleamed on them, giving them a glowing

sleep? Or did something happen at Broadbay Hill that I’m not aware 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

chuckled. “I guess I can never hide anything from

his suspicions with Gwendolyn. He spread open his right palm, revealing

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