The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

For as long as Inez knew Kieran, he always appeared dignified, cold, and prideful whenever she saw him.

She was startled when she saw him wet for the first time. He looked as though he had just finished bathing. “Why are you…”

Kieran’s pale lips curved upward slightly.

His smile resembled the melting of the winter snow and the warm sun after a storm.

Inez’s heart skipped a beat as her eyes slowly reddened. Did he just… smile at me? That was what I’d wanted for so long. It’s a shame I don’t care about it now.

She lowered her head and stifled the bitterness swelling in her heart.

Kieran’s smile gradually faded as his usual icy look settled in his eyes.

Seeing that the atmosphere was turning a little awkward, Madelyn explained with a grin, “Mr. Kieran had a small accident on his way to Fairlake for a business trip. He lost his phone and wallet. Also, he didn’t find shelter last night, which is why he’s drenched. He’s hoping to stay at the Mossey residence for a few days.”

“I see,” replied Inez coldly. I didn’t expect him to experience so many troubles yesterday. It must’ve been tough. However, he didn’t come here because of me. He deserves it.

Slightly stunned, she lifted her head. “I don’t have a say in whether Mr. Kieran can stay at our home. It’s your and Dad’s decision. Why are you telling me this?”

She put down her fork and returned to her room upstairs.

“Inez has always been like that. Please don’t take offense at her behavior.” Jerome spoke to resolve the awkward situation. “I bet you didn’t rest last night. Feel free to wind down in the guest room and take a warm shower. I’ll ask someone to buy a few sets of clothes for you based on your measurements. It’ll be sent to you later.”

Kieran lowered his head and stared at his drenched body. I should take a shower. “Thank you.”

Madelyn and Jerome grinned and asked a housekeeper to lead Kieran to the guest room.

Soon, the sound of flowing water could be heard from the small bathroom in the guest room.

Madelyn and Jerome exchanged a glance before doing their own things.

Madelyn knocked on Inez’s room door, holding a few sets of clothes she had picked for Kieran in her

would head

her daughter’s dressing table. “Mr. Kieran’s bathing right now. You can apply your makeup

at her mother. “There are many housekeepers in the building. Why should

her daughter. “Just

in shock. “You want me to deliver his clothes to the bathroom?

with the Campbell family and take responsibility

rendered Inez speechless

Mom? What will Kieran think about me? Trying to get his attention this way will only

You’re just delivering his clothes to him. Just do it,” urged Madelyn. “Quickly. The housekeepers in the house are all busy. You’re the only one

was at a loss

for her daughter’s reply, Madelyn left

ruffled her hair broodingly. Why did Kieran’s business trip bring him to Fairlake? Just as I’ve decided to cut my ties with him, he decided to show up in front of me! How

sighs escaped her lips consecutively before she resignedly picked up the clothes

and there was no sound of water

could hear drops of water landing on a surface, but that

knocked on the door and entered the room. “My mom asked me to bring

if we’re strangers. She repeated that in her mind as she placed the clothes

had just stridden out of the bathroom and was drying his short hair with a towel. The lower half of his body was wrapped in another white towel. There was a refreshing and ascetic vibe to

of sight then landed on the upper half of his fair, naked, muscular,

few looks, she turned her head

grabbed her wrist. “Why are you the

back, “It seems you weren’t hoping to see me, Mr. Kieran. Fine by me. If my mother didn’t force

meant,” explained Kieran in his usual frigid and magnetic

his restraint, but

pulled her back, she fell

were suddenly rendered speechless as their ears turned

while, Kieran gathered his courage and uttered,

shoved his hand away and sprinted out of