The Ex and Her Riches
Chapter 432

Chapter 432

Because of the matter with Gina, both Gwendolyn and Cedrick were particularly careful in recruiting ananny, 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 beaddressed as Mdm. Yarde.

Ever since they hired Zoey as a nanny, Cedrick was finally liberated from his duties, enjoying a farmore 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 alsogone 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 theskies, beyond fond of them.

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

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

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 withoutwaiting for Jennifer?”

A hint of embarrassment showed on Treyton’s face. “She’s pretty busy with work recently. I suspectsomeone said something to her, for I can’t shake off the feeling that she’s deliberately distancingherself 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 fewquarrels occasionally, no? She never acted like this in the past, but she’s been exceedingly cold towardme 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 awoman when you’re a man, Treyton? It’s best to quarrel less in the future. Give way to her as much aspossible. 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 Fairlakelast 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 Fairlakewhen 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 achallenge this time. He acted high and mighty for more than half a year, only now snapping back to hissenses 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 foralways 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 hisknees from kneeling throughout the night previously. Now, they hurt every time it rains or the seasonchanges. 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, heventured, “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 likecrazy 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 whenshe 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’vedissuaded 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 itsinitial 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 thehouse with chatter and laughter.

Gwendolyn remained outside to welcome the guests.

It was only when the welcome baby party was about to begin did Jennifer arrive in a mad dash.

Gwendolyn quickly ushered her into the house.

At the table, the seat beside Treyton was left vacant on purpose. However, Jennifer merely glanced atit. She chose not to go over, sitting at an unoccupied place nearby instead.

Clocking the unusual atmosphere between the couple, Gwendolyn surreptitiously threw Treyton a look.

Unfortunately, she could not interfere since a fight between lovers had to be resolved by the couple inquestion.

During the party, Jennifer sipped at her red wine elegantly.

Ever since she won the Best Actress Award, she obtained a wide range of resources. Her aura hadalso been honed on set time and again, rendering her increasingly gracious.

Right then, she had already blended into the circles of the wealthy elite, although the Newton familyhad yet to acknowledge her publicly.

The table she shared was full, so Treyton could only stare at her from afar.

The instant he saw that men were seated on both sides of her, his emotions became a jumbled mess.He remained morose throughout the entire meal.

It was a dance segment after the meal, and Jennifer found a quiet place to talk to Gwendolyn alone.

Holding a glass of fruit juice, Gwendolyn lightly clinked it against hers before asking tentatively, “What’sgoing on with you and Treyton? I noticed that you didn’t say a single word to him throughout the partytoday. Are you two fighting?”

Jennifer, who had her head tilted back as she enjoyed the wine, abruptly stilled.

After a mere half-a-second lull, she downed the entire glass of wine that was filled to the brim. Acrimson shade stained her adorable face, but the look in her eyes remained clear and firm.

“I want to break up with him, Gwendolyn.”

Her remark happened to be overheard by Treyton, who was furtively heading over.

His face went as black as thunder, and he promptly saw red. Resolutely striding forward, he grabbedJennifer’s hand and dragged her away.

Surprisingly, he even apologized to Gwendolyn. “We’ve got some private matters to discuss, so pleaseexcuse us, Kiddo. I’ll be back to visit my niece and nephew in a few days.”

With that said, he stalked off while towing Jennifer, giving her no opportunity to protest.

“What are you doing, Treyton? Let go of me!”

It was as though Treyton did not hear her. His gaze was chilly, and he said nary a word.

“Let go! You’re hurting me!”

Not only was Jennifer’s voice loud, but she also wore a pitiful expression. In a flash, many guestsswung their gazes over.

Loosening his hold on her, Treyton pivoted. He bent at the waist and slung her over his shoulder beforemarching out of the Jenson residence.

“Put me down! Please be reasonable, Treyton!”

Alas, Treyton ignored her. Restraining her kicking legs, he warned lowly, “Behave if you don’t want toattract more attention and ruin this welcome baby party.”

At once, Jennifer’s hands that had been thumping him on the back stilled.

Carrying her to the car, he instructed Elisha to drive home without delay.

In the car, he forcibly twisted her body to face him. With eyes blazing scarlet, he demanded, “Were youserious when you told Kiddo that you wanted to break up with me?”

Jennifer was stunned for a moment before she gave a firm bob of her head. “Yes.”

Treyton’s eyes turned crimson, and his grip on her shoulders increased in strength. Fury blazed in hiseyes. “Repeat that again, Jennifer!”

Irritated as well, Jennifer raised her voice several decibels. “I said I want to break up with you, Treyton!Do you understand that? It means I want to part ways with you forever!”

Such rage consumed Treyton that his blood boiled. Clutching at her arm, he yanked her down andpinned her on his lap before locking an arm around her slender waist.

In the next moment, he lifted his right hand and brought it down on her butt.

Smack!

A crisp smack split the air.

The stinging pain short-circuited Jennifer’s brain.

Meanwhile, Elisha, who was driving, was wholly floored.