Wooing My ex-wife (Gwendolyn and Maverick) novel Chapter 396

“Seriously?”

Cedrick let out an icy snort and directed a mocking and sharp look in her direction. “Are you offering yourself? Do you think you’re worthy of taking over her spot, though?”

Nico chimed in, “Yeah, right. Ms. Evelyn, what makes you think that way?”

Evelyn’s expression turned icy.

“Mr. Jenson, when Gwendolyn’s identity as the illegitimate daughter becomes public and Jenson Group’s share prices potentially plummet, I hope you will remain steadfast in your decision to marry her.”

A smug grin played on her lips as her eyes twinkled with amusement. She spun on her heels and stalked away.

Nico scoffed at the sight of her getting into the car. “Did she forget she’s also an illegitimate child? Why did I let her get under my skin? I shouldn’t have snapped at her like that. Summer is only nineteen like her but is so much more likable and adorable even when she’s scheming. Why is Evelyn so repulsive?”

After cursing Evelyn for a long time, Nico still failed to calm down.

Cedrick allowed him to vent his frustrations but didn’t forget to make the necessary arrangements. “Remember to take care of Gwenny and Pierre’s DNA test. Make sure nothing goes wrong.”

“Got it. Don’t worry, Cedrick!” Nico agreed and immediately made his way to the visiting room.

After relaying that order, Cedrick picked Gwendolyn up and carefully carried her to the backseat of the car.

Nico had left to carry out his order, but as Cedrick came here with the intention of picking Gwendolyn up, he got his driver to come along.

During the entire journey, Cedrick held Gwendolyn in one arm while using his other hand to work on his laptop. He seemed to be busy with work.

On the other hand, Gwendolyn had opened her eyes the moment she entered the car.

She lay in Cedrick’s arms quietly and stared out the window, lost in her thoughts.

She couldn’t possibly have fallen asleep at such a time, but she had no interest in engaging with Evelyn. Since Evelyn was being sarcastic, she decided to let Cedrick handle the situation.

Upon reaching the Jenson residence’s garage, Cedrick moved to lift her up but realized that she had been wide awake the entire time.

He brushed a finger across her nose and asked, “When did you wake up? Did you feel uncomfortable as I was working in the car?”

Gwendolyn gave him a tiny smile. “It’s fine. I just woke up.”

Without a word, Cedrick carried her out of the car and walked back to Harrick Villa.

As he walked through the windy paths at the Jenson residence, Gwendolyn fixed her gaze on him.

After a prolonged pause, she mustered the courage to ask, “Ceddy, if… If I’m not a Harris, our engagement won’t hold any weight. If news gets out that the heir of Jenson Group is marrying the daughter of a convict, who is also an illegitimate child, Jenson Group could face significant losses, and you could potentially lose millions overnight. Despite all that, are you still willing to marry me?”

Cedrick listened to her silently and stared ahead as he strode along the path. He didn’t look at her or answer her question directly.

“Gwenny, let’s head back first. I have prepared a gift for you.”

Gwendolyn’s heart sank to the bottom of her stomach as she didn’t receive an answer.

The realization that she might not be a Harris, but instead the daughter of a convict, weighed heavily on Gwendolyn. It was a significant revelation that even Cedrick couldn’t ignore.

Gwendolyn knew she should understand Cedrick’s decision, but she still felt sorely disappointed and dejected.

In just one day, she lost her family and ended up alone.

I can’t rely on Cedrick in times of trouble. I have no choice but to have faith in myself to turn the tables alone.