The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 236 Public Display Of Affection

Gwendolyn’s heart was broken. If I didn’t see the punishment with my own eyes, I would never know how much

pain Cedrick suffered because of me!

At that moment, she was filled with guilt and sadness.

Her mind was a jumbled mess, and she was in a daze when she left the Jenson residence while holding Cedrick’s

hand.

Like a frightened little bunny, her eyes reddened after they got into the car.

Cedrick then pulled her into his embrace, kissed her forehead, and uttered guiltily, “You’re scared, aren’t you? It’s

my bad. Such a gory scene isn’t for the faint of heart. I should’ve asked Nico to bring you away.”

Choking back on tears, Gwendolyn buried her face in his neck and sobbed. “I should be the one apologizing. I’ve

only realized the severity of the punishment you went through. Instead of comforting you back then, I even scolded

you. I’m such a terrible person.”

“Don’t say that.” Cedrick cradled her tear-streaked face and said in a serious tone, “You scolded me because you

cared about me. Therefore, I couldn’t be happier when you scolded me.”

What nonsense is he talking about? With tears shining in her pretty eyes, Gwendolyn knew he was trying to console

her and make her feel better. However, it didn’t make her feel less guilty.

“That’s all in the past now. My wounds are all healed, and none of them left a scar. It doesn’t hurt anymore.”

Cedrick leaned in and kissed her tears away. “Your tears are as precious as gems to me, so stop crying, okay?

Otherwise, I might go bankrupt.”

“Who taught you all these sweet nothings?” Gwendolyn chuckled, amused.

Nico was focusing on the road when he noticed Gwendolyn looking in his direction. “It wasn’t me! I’ve never even

been in a relationship. I’m a pure and innocent boy!” Nico quickly explained, trying to clear his name.

Fine, then. He hasn’t even fallen in love before. What a poor guy. Perhaps I shouldn’t make things difficult for him.

Gwendolyn chose to believe Nico.

Afterward, Cedrick grabbed her hand and placed it over his chest. “I’m speaking facts. Can you feel my heartbeat

to know that I’m being honest?”

Gwendolyn leaned in carefully to feel his heartbeat as a blissful sensation washed over her.

“Ceddy, let me shower you with love from now on!” Gwendolyn smiled mischievously and kissed him on the lips.

In response, Cedrick closed his eyes and deepened the kiss. The two soon engaged in a passionate and intimate

session, and the atmosphere in the car grew sickly sweet.

Nico tightened his grip on the steering wheel and stole occasional glances at the rear-view mirror, feeling

devastated. What the f*ck? They’re tormenting me with their public display of affection! This is so hurtful… Can’t

they consider my feelings? I’m still single, after all.

Cedrick finally pulled away from Gwendolyn after a few minutes of making out in the car.

She then touched his cheek and noticed something was amiss. “Why is your face so pale? Your body is icy-cold! Are

you feeling unwell?”

“I’ve just gone through surgery, remember? It’s only normal that I look pale.” Cedrick shook his head.

“But—”

Gwendolyn wanted to question further, but Cedrick cut her off by asking, “Are you going back to the Harris

residence?”

Nico took a glance in the rear-view mirror and noticed Cedrick’s hint. “By the way, Boss, you have to attend an

important meeting at Jenson Group today,” Nico immediately voiced before pretending to check the time. “We

have two hours before the meeting starts. When will we be heading over?”

Hearing that Cedrick had business matters to attend to, Gwendolyn had no choice but to say, “I see. I’m not going

back to the Harris residence, though. Please send me to Angle Corporation. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is in two

days’ time. I need to make some arrangements.”

Nico turned the car around and drove to Angle Corporation.

Cedrick kissed Gwendolyn on her forehead before she exited the car. “Don’t leave the office right after work. I’ll

come fetch you, and we’ll have dinner together.”

Gwendolyn nodded obediently and hopped off the car. Wearing a sweet smile, she kept looking back and waving

Cedrick goodbye as she made her way into the building.

Cedrick rolled down the window and waved back at her, beaming as he watched her enter the building.

As soon as she disappeared into the building, Cedrick could no longer suppress the metallic taste in his throat.

He quickly rolled the window back up and coughed lightly with his fist over his lips.

Instantly, his slender fingers were covered in blood.

Nico jumped in alarm. “Why are you coughing up blood again, Boss?”

“Go to the laboratory.” Cedrick furrowed his brows and elegantly wiped the blood off his lips and fingers with a

napkin. There was nothing but grimness in his eyes as he stared at the blood-stained napkin.

Upon arriving at the laboratory, Joshua conducted another virus serum test on Cedrick.

Half an hour later, the atmosphere in the laboratory became tense.

“Everything was fine before this, so why is your condition worsening? Did you suffer any heavy injuries, Cedrick?”

Joshua questioned.

Cedrick didn’t say a word in response.

Suddenly, Nico revealed, “Boss got shot during a mission yesterday. The bullet missed his heart by two centimeters.

He even purposely delayed treatment just to win Gwendolyn back!”

Joshua’s expression turned grim, and he went on to take off Cedrick’s suit and shirt to examine his wound.

To Joshua’s surprise, Cedrick’s body was filled with love bites. What the f*ck? This man sure is thirsty for sex!

“You knew your immune system would be weak after surgery and losing so much blood, but instead of

recuperating, you went out in the cold, moved around, and even… did exercise! Do you have a death wish?” Joshua

grumbled.

In the face of his doctor, Cedrick explained sheepishly, “As you can see, Gwenny came on to me. I didn’t initiate it.”

Upon hearing that, Nico lowered his head and chuckled silently before exchanging glances with Joshua.

Joshua couldn’t help examining the love bites on his body once more and sighed enviously. “Way to go, Cedrick!

How did it feel to have a girl coming on to you? Was it amazing?”

Since they were all men, Cedrick didn’t mind sharing his feelings.

With a dark look on his face, he uttered aggressively, “It was fabulous!”

Joshua and Nico burst out laughing in response.

Cedrick shot them a stern look.

Joshua immediately put on a serious expression and said, “Um… Well, please try your best to suppress your urges

in the future. Even if you don’t move your upper body, sexual intercourse can increase the rate of your blood flow.

Your body is too weak now because you’ve just undergone surgery.”

Cedrick merely hummed in acknowledgment.

Afterward, Joshua conducted another full-body checkup on Cedrick.

Another half an hour later, the results came out, and the atmosphere in the room became tense once again.

The air was filled with a deathly silence when Joshua eventually heaved a sigh and said, “The virus spread too fast

because your immune system is weak, and now, it has affected the blood supply to your heart. You might

experience chronic chest pain after this.”

Cedrick pursed his lips with a grim look in his eyes. There was no telling what was on his mind.

Meanwhile, Nico was worried sick. “Is it life-threatening?”

“Not for now, but you have to keep your emotions under control. I’ll prescribe you some medicine. Take a pill

whenever your chest hurts instead of enduring the pain and waiting for it to pass.” Joshua then added, “Also, my

suppressant still works on you for now, but if the virus continues to spread, I can’t guarantee you won’t suffer any

side effects. In other words, I won’t know how long you’ll have to live.”

A blanket of silence fell over the room once again.

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