Wooing My ex-wife (Gwendolyn and Maverick) novel Chapter 362

“Stop guessing. You’ll understand sooner or later.” He tapped Nicole’s head. “Still, I’ve never taken care of anyone, and I won’t support you for free. If you wish to stay by my side, you’ll have to prove your worth to me.”

Nicole was slightly taken aback. She mulled over his words seriously.

Taking in her conflicted demeanor, Nico pursed his lips and strode forward.

Not long after, Nicole caught up to him and grasped his arm. “Why don’t you teach me how to fight, Nico? I can help you kill people in the future. I’ll be your most dependable and capable subordinate!”

Nico was at a loss for words. I’m doing perfectly fine, so why do I need to kill anyone? Did she really believe me when I told her I was a psychopathic murderer?

“Since you know I’m not a good person, aren’t you afraid of me?”

Nicole’s eyes shone with sincerity when she met his gaze. “All I know is that you saved me. You’re the first person in this world who is so kind to me. Even if you truly are a bad person, I’m still willing to follow you and walk down this shady path.”

Nico was stunned. It was the first time he’d heard such words directed at him. Come to think of it, she’s also the first stranger who has taken the initiative to be kind to me.

As they locked gazes, both Nico and Nicole were able to sense the goodwill they had toward one another.

“Ceddy!” Gwendolyn’s hysterical shriek sounded from ahead, drawing the duo’s attention.

Cedrick had fainted without warning.

With the last of his strength, he had managed to carry Gwendolyn to the back seat of the car, but he himself was drained of all energy to get in as he collapsed by the roadside.

Nico immediately ran over to help Cedrick into the car. Then, they headed to the laboratory together with the Super Antiviral.

Joshua tested the components of the antidote while Kieran carefully examined Cedrick’s body.

Half an hour later, Kieran entered the ward with the lab report.

“How is it, Kieran?” Gwendolyn asked at once.

“His condition is very bad. He has pushed himself to his limits by going to Erihal this time. Now, his body is on the verge of breaking down. If you hadn’t returned here in time with the antidote, there would be no cure for him within three days.”

Gwendolyn and Nico exchanged glances, looking solemn.

Kieran handed the lab report to Gwendolyn while scrutinizing her countenance. “Kiddo, you don’t look well. Did something happen?”

Gwendolyn looked down, trying to keep her expression neutral as she answered, “Perhaps I’m experiencing jet lag since I just came back. Don’t worry, Kieran. I’m fine.”

Charles had blocked the spread of the news related to her pregnancy at that time. Aside from those aristocrats at the banquet that day, no one in Chanaea knew about it.

She wondered if Asher would be so enraged he’d want to break her legs when he learned she was carrying a child and that her marriage with Cedrick was necessitated by an unplanned pregnancy.

“Kieran, rest assured. I’m really fine. Hurry up and check on Prof. Mallory to see if he needs any help.”

Kieran turned around and left without saying anything else.

Joshua was thrilled by the test results of the Super Antiviral. He entered the ward and shared the joy with Gwendolyn and Nico.

“It’s really a miracle! This medicine is amazing! The fact that you managed to retrieve it will contribute greatly to our country’s future biochemical experiments!”

Joshua split the medication into different volumes, administered the prescribed dose, and reserved two milliliters of the antidote for research.

The antidote could only cure the long-standing viruses in Cedrick’s body. It had no curative effect on the complications brought about by the virus and the various physical overloads.