Wooing My ex-wife (Gwendolyn and Maverick) novel Chapter 432

Because of the matter with Gina, both Gwendolyn and Cedrick were particularly careful in recruiting a nanny, going as far as screening the candidates’ family background and experience.

In the end, they decided on a kindly middle-aged woman known as Zoey Yarde, who preferred to be addressed as Mdm. Yarde.

Ever since they hired Zoey as a nanny, Cedrick was finally liberated from his duties, enjoying a far more peaceful and comfortable life.

The days of peace and comfort flew past.

In the blink of an eye, it was the twins’ welcome baby party. Gwendolyn’s postpartum recovery had also gone well, and she was back on her feet.

There was a horde of guests during the party. They all surrounded the twins and praised them to the skies, beyond fond of them.

Gwendolyn ordered Cedrick and Zoey to keep a close eye on the twins, asserting that the babies must always be within a meter of their line of sight.

As newborns were fragile, the guests were merely allowed to look without touching, much less cradling them.

Meanwhile, she went to the door to welcome the guests.

Shortly after, a handsomely-dressed Treyton arrived with a sizeable gift in hand.

Noticing that he was alone, Gwendolyn asked in curiosity, “Why did you come alone today without waiting for Jennifer?”

A hint of embarrassment showed on Treyton’s face. “She’s pretty busy with work recently. I suspect someone said something to her, for I can’t shake off the feeling that she’s deliberately distancing herself from me these days.”

“Did you anger her?”

“No.” Treyton pondered for a moment before adding, “It’s nothing unusual for couples to have a few quarrels occasionally, no? She never acted like this in the past, but she’s been exceedingly cold toward me lately.”

“I’ll help you feel her out when I’m free, okay?” Gwendolyn proposed.

“Forget it. I’ll handle my own matters.”

Patting her brother on the shoulder, Gwendolyn urged solemnly, “How could you take offense with a woman when you’re a man, Treyton? It’s best to quarrel less in the future. Give way to her as much as possible. Too many conflicts will hurt the relationship.”

“Got it.”

Treyton bobbed his head, listening to her lecture obediently.

Recalling Kieran’s message, he continued somberly, “Oh yes, Kieran happened to fly over to Fairlake last night, so he probably won’t be able to make it today. He asked me to give you a monetary token, promising to buy the twins a gift when he returns to Salinsburgh.”

Fly over to Fairlake?

With nosiness written all over her face, Gwendolyn intentionally teased, “Why did he go to Fairlake when he doesn’t have any important assets there?”

Treyton eyed her in gratification. “To pursue my future sister-in-law, of course! But it’ll probably be a challenge this time. He acted high and mighty for more than half a year, only now snapping back to his senses when she’s gotten engaged. He’ll likely be put through the wringer.”

Bursting into laughter, Gwendolyn scoffed unceremoniously, “Serves him right! He deserves it for always acting aloof and wearing a poker face. There must be a woman to tame him!”

Sharing her sentiments, Treyton nodded in agreement.

As they were talking, Sienna arrived.

She was alone.

Seeing that, Treyton casually inquired, “Why are you alone, Sienna?”

Sienna remained smiling, but an indistinct trace of worry creased her brows.

“It rained heavily a few days ago, and Asher fell ill. Not only did he run a high fever, but he damaged his knees from kneeling throughout the night previously. Now, they hurt every time it rains or the season changes. Besides, he knows that Gwen won’t be happy to see him, so he decided not to intrude.”

The smile on Gwendolyn’s face gradually faded. She lowered her head and said nothing.

Treyton scrutinized her expression carefully. Upon ascertaining that she showed no aversion, he ventured, “Don’t tell me he’s still reading Heagurn Sutra, Sienna?”

In response, Sienna gave a dip of her head. “It’s as though he has gone mad. He punishes himself like crazy by reading that scripture, come hell or high water, even when he was running a fever.”

She then sighed soundlessly. Her eyes inadvertently became red-rimmed, but she forced a smile when she remembered that it was the twins’ welcome baby party that day.

At her words, a sense of strangeness pervaded Gwendolyn. Nonetheless, she merely lamented, “I’ve dissuaded him from doing so more than once, but he’s too stubborn. Unless he sees the light himself, no one will be able to change his mind.”

The atmosphere between the three of them abruptly turned grave.

Silence reigned for a few seconds before Gwendolyn smilingly steered the conversation back to its initial trajectory.

“Quick, come in, Treyton, Sienna. Benny and Zendy are with Cedrick. Go and have a look at them.”

Treyton and Sienna nodded. Soon, the atmosphere turned harmonious again, and they strolled into the house with chatter and laughter.