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.

door, holding a few sets of clothes she had picked for Kieran

she would head out

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

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

clothes toward her daughter. “Just listen to me and go. Mr.

his clothes

and take responsibility for Mr. Kieran. Wait, no, I mean, let Mr. Kieran take

Inez speechless for

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

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

waiting for her daughter’s reply, Madelyn left the

herself through the mirror, Inez ruffled her hair broodingly. Why did Kieran’s business trip bring him to Fairlake? Just as I’ve decided to

the clothes on the

ajar, and there was no

landing on a surface, but that

door and

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

with a towel. The lower half of his body was wrapped in another white towel. There

line of sight then landed on the upper half

she turned her

are you the one

“It seems you weren’t hoping to see me, Mr. Kieran. Fine

what I meant,” explained Kieran in

break free from his restraint, but

pulled her back, she fell onto his body and

rendered speechless as their ears turned

struggling for a long while, Kieran gathered his

complete his sentence, Inez shoved his hand away