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.

knocked on Inez’s room door, holding a few sets of clothes she

would head out for

daughter’s dressing table. “Mr. Kieran’s bathing right now. You

mother. “There are many housekeepers in the building. Why should I be the one to do it? Are you doing

clothes toward her daughter. “Just listen to me and go. Mr. Kieran should be done bathing

widened her eyes in shock. “You want me to deliver his clothes to the bathroom? What if I accidentally

and take responsibility

words rendered Inez

you think I am, Mom? What will Kieran think about me? Trying to get

You’re just delivering his clothes to him. Just do it,” urged Madelyn. “Quickly. The housekeepers in

was at a loss

for her daughter’s reply, Madelyn left the

Fairlake? Just

the clothes on

left ajar, and there

drops of water landing on a surface, but

has finished showering. Taking a deep breath, Inez knocked on the door and

treat him as if we’re strangers. She repeated that in her mind as she placed the clothes at the end of the bed. When she lifted her eyes, she

drying his short hair with a towel. The lower half of his body was wrapped in another white

upper half

she

“Why are

“It seems you weren’t hoping to see me, Mr. Kieran. Fine by me. If my mother didn’t force me to do this, I wouldn’t have come either. I’ll leave

what I meant,” explained Kieran in his

his restraint, but he

he pulled her back, she fell onto his

rendered speechless as their ears turned

while, Kieran gathered his courage and

he could complete his sentence, Inez shoved his hand away and sprinted out of the room