Wooing My ex-wife (Gwendolyn and Maverick) novel Chapter 267

Chapter 267 Do You Still Love Me 

Nico paused and didn’t continue as he noticed the sudden furrow of Cedrick’s brow and the grim look in his eyes. 

“This matter about the virus has to be kept a secret. You’re not allowed to tell her at all!” 

“Understood.” 

Nico was still worried nonetheless. “But Boss, even if you keep it from her now, she’ll still be gutted to learn of your death five months later!” 

“I know. Let me figure it out.” 

When Cedrick lowered his eyes in dejection, the twitch in his eyelashes made it seem as if he was hiding something. 

Nico immediately recognized the sad dilemma his boss was going through. 

As it was already late, Nico took his leave and left Cedrick in the lab to rest. 

Deep into the quiet night, the palm leaves outside rustled with the wind, heralding the arrival of a drizzle. 

Tilting his head to the side, Cedrick looked through the window at the raindrops outside thoughtfully. The proud expression he always wore was replaced by a complicated one. 

It was then that he heard a message notification on his phone. 

When he unlocked it to check, he realized it was from Gwendolyn. 

Gwendolyn: Ceddy, how’s your sleep at the border? 

Gwendolyn: I heard the ultra–violet rays there are particularly strong. Would you be coming back with a bronze- tanned complexion? When I see you, can I call you Bronzy then? Haha. 

The message elicited a smile from Cedrick. 

Right before his eyes, he could see the image of Gwendolyn talking to him. The smile on her face made her look particularly adorable. 

Suddenly, he felt the urge to hug her and never let go for the rest of his life. 

Thereafter, another message from Gwendolyn arrived: Are you asleep? Is it inconvenient for you to reply over there? 

Gwendolyn: Wait, is there even a signal? In that case, I won’t bother you anymore. Good night! 

After that message, Gwendolyn’s chat window stopped popping up. 

Cedrick subsequently ran his fingers across the screen to stroke the words that she had sent. A single teardrop fell despite his efforts to hold it back and disappeared into his sideburn. All of a sudden, an intense pain engulfed his heart, causing his limbs to tremble uncontrollably. 

1. e. Cedrick curled up in bed. His nose was covered in sweat while the veins or his hand bulged 

up as he clutched his heart. 

Every breath he took was so painful that his body would quiver. 

Despite his already terrible condition, the pain grew increasingly intense. 

Finally, he was hurting so badly that he ended up groaning. As he tried to reach the call bell with his shaking hand, he fell off the bed due to being too weak. 

The commotion alerted Joshua who was just next door. 

Upon hurrying over, he was shocked the moment he opened the door. 

“Cedrick! Oh my God! I told you not to let your emotions get the better of you. Stop being too sad or excited. Otherwise, the chest pain you’re suffering from will kill you!” 

“While ranting, Joshua swiftly retrieved a tablet and stuffed it into Cedrick’s mouth. 

As the drug needed time to take effect, Joshua had no choice but to help Cedrick back up in bed and tuck him in. 

After staying by his side for a few hours, Joshua heaved a sigh of relief when Cedrick fell asleep from exhaustion. 

That night was also a sleepless one for Gwendolyn. 

Staring at the ceiling light, she suddenly recalled how Cedrick was almost hit in the heart by a bullet and lost a lot of blood on his last mission. 

This time, he had gone to the border that was rumored to be extremely perilous and littered with formidable enemies. 

Yet, when Cedrick didn’t reply to her messages, she had no idea if he was hurt or if his mission was completed. 

Amidst the uncertainty, she gradually drifted off to sleep. 

Due to not sleeping well the night before, Gwendolyn went to the office with dark circles around her eyes. 

Little did she expect the man she was pining for to return that very evening. 

Carrying the train of her dress, she ran upstairs and pushed open the bedroom door. 

Cedrick was sitting on the bed, engrossed in a book. 

As he flipped its pages with his long fingers, the aura he exuded was unparalleled in its debonair. 

Even though he was just leaning against the headboard, his dashing looks would make the knees of any 

woman go 

weak. 

Upon hearing the door, Cedrick raised his gaze and gave Gwendolyn a gentle look. He then called out in a deep voice, “Gwenny.” 

The smiling Gwendolyn quickly climbed into bed and straddled herself on his lap. Holding his cheeks close. with both her hands, she leaned in to observe his face up

“I can’t believe you didn’t get a tan from your trip to the border, as your current complexion looks so irresistible that I feel like giving it a bite!” 

After pecking twice on his lips, Gwendolyn flashed a cheeky smile as if she was a child was had just been given a lollipop. 

“Ceddy, why didn’t you tell me that you’re coming back ahead of time? If I hadn’t spotted Nico at the door, I would still be clueless about your return. Were you planning to give me a surprise?” 

Cedrick responded with a faint smile,to hide the weakness in his eyes. 

“That’s right. I wanted to surprise you.” 

Despite his best efforts, Gwendolyn still detected the gloominess in him from the depth of his tone. 

“Ceddy, did the mission at the border not go according to plan? Why do you seem upset?” 

Lips pursed, Cedrick extended his arm toward her. 

Gwendolyn responded by sitting on his left and leaning her head against his shoulder. She then threaded her cold hands deep into his robe and began caressing his waist. 

Even though he quivered from her icy touch, he didn’t move away at all. Instead, he wore an affectionate smile as he relished in the sensation her wandering hands brought him. 

“There’s a member of Jenson Group’s senior management who has spent his entire life in my service. He and his wife are extremely loving…” 

With a nonchalant expression, he began to speak in his magnetic voice. 

Noticing that Cedrick seemed to have a lot to say that evening, Gwendolyn wrapped her arms around his waist and listened to him intently.