Wooing My ex-wife (Gwendolyn and Maverick) novel Chapter 373

Cedrick agreed without hesitation. “Of course. It’s only right. I will marry Gwenny and take full responsibility!”

Kieran narrowed his eyes and gave the other man a scathing look. “Do you think everything will be solved if you just took responsibility?”

Gwendolyn knew her brother well enough.

He has a grudge against Cedrick. Knowing how vengeful he is, he’s not going to let it slide without teaching Cedrick a lesson he will never forget.

“I’m to blame too, Kieran,” she said hastily. “Ceddy had just recovered. Don’t torment him.”

Kieran was unmoved. “He wouldn’t learn to treasure you if I don’t teach him a lesson. Does he think that asking for your hand in marriage is all he needs to do to court the daughter of the Harris family?”

“Kieran…”

Gwendolyn took a step forward, but Cedrick stopped her. “I will do whatever you ask of me,” he said in a level voice. “Nothing is off limits!”

“Very well.”

Upon obtaining the man’s promise and regarding him with one last haughty glare, Kieran rose and turned to leave.

Gwendolyn called out to him nervously, “Does Asher know, Kieran? You didn’t tell him, did you?”

Kieran would not bear to hurt her, but it was Asher who had disciplined her ever since she was young; he would never let both her and Cedrick off the hook.

Pausing in his stride, Kieran said begrudgingly, “Own up on New Year’s Eve.”

Gwendolyn heaved a sigh of relief. Sounds like Asher doesn’t know yet.

Placating her racing heart, she was thankful that her legs would remain functional for another two days.

Noticing it all, Cedrick took her hand. “Are you that afraid of Asher?”

“He will blow his lid if he finds out. This isn’t some small matter, either. He will never forgive me, much less you.”

Cedrick stroked her hair and pulled her close to him. “Don’t worry. Nobody will harm a hair on your head with me around.”

“Don’t bother acting tough. Your fate will be worse than mine.” Gwendolyn’s brows creased. Her expression was taut with unease. “It can’t let it come to that. I’ll think of something to help Asher get over it as quickly as possible.”

At long last, New Year’s Eve finally arrived.

That noon, Gwendolyn, Cedrick, and Nico went to Valentino’s house for lunch.

Later that day at night, Cedrick prepared some exquisitely boxed gifts and, together with Gwendolyn, ascended Mount Tranquil straight up to Marcus’ villa at the peak.

It was lively in the villa.

Lorelai, Asher, Sienna, Kieran, and Treyton were there.

Cedrick did not have a mask on this time when he arrived at the Harris residence with Gwendolyn. Thus, Lorelai was struck dumb when she saw him.

“You’re so handsome, Mr. Jenson! It appears that the rumors are false!”

Cedrick remained willfully silent.

With a sneer, Gwendolyn cast Lorelai a scathing look. “Of course, the rumors do not hold a candle against the real thing. Those feeding off the rumors must be feeling awful now that they see Ceddy’s face, I’m sure.”

Lorelai shot her stepdaughter a fierce glare. She did feel awful, as though she had swallowed ten lemons in a row. Her chest was heaving as though it was going to explode.

As it was New Year’s Eve, Marcus had warned Lorelai ahead of time to behave herself as Gwendolyn, her fiancé, and her brothers were coming home, and that she would not win an argument against Gwendolyn.

At the unpleasant reminder, Lorelai scoffed imperiously, rolled her eyes, and turned to leave.

Gwendolyn did not deign to spare the woman another glance. Instead, she dragged Cedrick into the villa.

Upon crossing the threshold, Sienna dragged Gwendolyn over to do some crafts while Treyton marched Cedrick out to light some fireworks.