The Ex and Her Riches
Chapter 298

Chapter 298

Chapter 298 Testing My Patience

Three hours later, in the evening, Gwendolyn returned to Harrick Villa.

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As soon as she opened the door, Cedrick saw her carrying bags of various sizes. These bags couldeasily stack up to a height taller than an average person.

“D–Did you just rob a mall?”

Gwendolyn flashed an awkward grin.“You need to understand what a girl wants. Besides, there arediscounts and buy–one–free–one and buy–two–free–three deals everywhere in the mall. How can Iresist? I bought them because they were quite cheap.”

Cedrick froze for a moment before exposing her lie. “You’re not poor. Why would you care about thosemarketing gimmicks in the mall?”

Gwendolyn refuted, “What nonsense is that? This has nothing to do with me being rich or poor. If I canget them at a lower price, why should I buy them at full price? I’m a frugal spender, okay?”

Cedrick was impressed. “Gwenny, I like that you’re careful with your spending. I have no doubt you’llmake an excellent wife who can take care of the family’s finances!”

Gwendolyn chuckled in amusement upon hearing that. “All right, enough with the sweet talk. Come andhelp me unpack these. I bought lots of winter attire for you.”

He stared at all the exquisite shopping bags in disbelief. “Y–You bought all these for me?”

Gwendolyn arched her brows and casually fibbed, “Well, most of them were buy one, get one free, andthere was a fifty–percent off sale. I may have accidentally bought too many because I haven’t seen youwear this style much.” As she spoke, she picked a light–gray sweater from the bag and passed it tohim. “Here. Put this on and see if it fits.”

Cedrick frowned, refusing to accept the sweater from her. “I don’t wear this kind of sweater duringwinter, especially a turtleneck one!”

“From now on, you have to because I’m with you. You have to keep yourself warm. You have a nicemodel–like body, so I’m sure everything you wear will fit you like a glove.” She nudged his waist severaltimes while holding the sweater. “Go and put it on. This is my first time buying clothes for a man. Howcould you turn me down?”

Despite having a smile on her face, she was gritting her teeth when she uttered the last sentence witha hint of threat.

Cedrick sighed and accepted the sweater. He then remove his shirt and put on a knitted garment.

Not long after, Gwendolyn handed him another dark gray wool coat, and once again, Cedrick compliedand put it on.

Then, Gwendolyn personally helped him wrap the new scarf she bought around his neck.

Without his usual formal attire, Cedrick now appeared less domineering. Like an artistic teenager, hehad become more approachable,

His face was remarkably exquisite, with features so handsome that they surpassed those of anordinary young man.

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Feeling satisfied, Gwendolyn pinched his checks affectionately. “You look dashing. Ceddy, you mustdress like this from now on. I’m tired of seeing you all suited up.”

Gedrick lowered his head, examining his appearance. Suddenly, a fearful idea crossed his mind,causing his heart to race. “Gwenny, please don’t tell me you bought me a down coat.”

He would never wear those bulky clothes that would make him appear puffed up.

As his anxiety continued to escalate, Cedrick could not help but notice that Gwendolyn proceeded tounpack the remaining shopping bags,

She retrieved two long down coats from the bags, which appeared as puffy as fermented buns. Bothcoats were black but had different styles.

Gwendolyn said, “You indeed know me very well, Ceddy. Not only did I buy you some down coats, but Ialso bought some autumn clothes, thick cotton pants, and thick cotton socks. Oh! There are also twoblack fox fur coats. They’re super warm and perfect for the coldest snowy days.”

She kept talking without a pause. Cedrick felt as if he had been struck by lightning. His face turnedpaler with each passing moment.

Autumn clothes, down coats, and thick cotton pants were all his biggest nightmares. I will not wearthem. Over/my dead body! No way!

Yet, that was not the only thing he needed to tolerate.

Gwendolyn continued, “Come here, Ceddy. I bought these clothes in pairs. You have to put them on forme to take photos of them!”

Once again, Cedrick was thunderstruck. Not only does she want me to wear them, but she also wantsto take photos of me wearing them. She might as well kill me!

His chest tightened with an oppressive weight. He fixed his gaze fiercely upon the mound of shoppingbags and clenched his teeth in frustration. “Are you testing my patience?”

Gwendolyn sat on the couch, crossed her legs, and folded her arms. With an elegant yet rebelliousdemeanor, she tapped her arm and gazed into his eyes. “Yes, I am. Are you going to put them on ornot?”

Cedrick stared at her with his cold, dark eyes.

A minute later, Cedrick gave up. “Yes, of course. I’ll wear them. When I’m with you, there are noboundaries or limits that can hold me back.” He smiled and added softly, “It’ll be my pleasure to wearthem since you bought them for me.”

Gwendolyn burst into laughter and stood up, giving him a playful peck on the lips. She then took hishand and led him back to the bedroom, carrying all the new winter clothes with them.

After turning on the heater in the room, she sat on the edge of the bed with her camera, enjoyingCedrick’s performance of undressing and putting on the new clothes. With each movement he made,she captured his moments of awkwardness and chilly demeanor.

To Cedrick, the entire process was torturous, but Gwendolyn enjoyed every moment of it.

She shamelessly indulged in admiring his handsome face and perfect physique, occasionallytransforming into a mischievous temptress, playfully pinching his abs and teasing him withoutreservation.

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The torture lasted for nearly half an hour, and it finally came to an end when Cedrick was done puttingon all the clothes.

Gwendolyn sat leisurely in the middle of the bed, cross–legged, flipping through the camera, engrossedin admiring the private photos she had just taken. She looked particularly focused, and a subtle delightshimmered in her eyes.

Cedrick rested his chin on her shoulder and embraced her from the back, looking exhausted. “Gwenny,I’ve worn the down coat and the cotton pants. Considering how hard I’ve worked, could you give me alittle reward tonight?”

His voice lacked strength, soft and pitiful as if he was seeking sympathy from her.

After setting aside the camera, Gwendolyn turned around, grabbed his shoulder, and pulled him intoher embrace, allowing him to lean in with his head resting on her shoulder.

Cedrick gently tugged at the silky fabric of her blouse, a silent plea for understanding and comfort.

In a gentle voice, Gwendolyn asked, “What kind of reward do you want?”

His face brightened, but before he could speak, Gwendolyn added, “I can give you anything except formoving in and sleeping together.”

Cedrick’s expression turned desolate. “You knew that’s exactly what I wanted…”

Gwendolyn caressed his face and kissed his eyes. “Be good.”

He snorted softly, sulking in silence.

This time, Gwendolyn did not console him like she usually did.

Instead, she concealed her concern and said earnestly. “I may be a bit busy with work at Angle lately. Imay not be able to video call you during lunch to supervise your medication, and I may come homelater than usual. Maybe…”

Cedrick looked up and gazed into her eyes. “Maybe what?”

“Nothing.” She smiled. “It’s getting late. Let’s go to bed, shall we?”

Cedrick held onto her tiny waist, refusing to let go. He frowned aggrievedly. “How can I sleep when youhaven’t fulfilled the reward you promised me!”

“What do you want?”

He thought earnestly, concealing the mischievous sparkle in his dark eyes as he gently nuzzled herneck. “Changing clothes is truly tiring. See, I’m all sweaty now. How about you lend me a hand with arelaxing bath?”