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.

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

makeup because she would head out for lunch later.

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

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

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

want me to deliver his clothes to the bathroom? What if I accidentally

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

words rendered Inez speechless for a

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

to him. Just do it,” urged Madelyn. “Quickly. The housekeepers in the

a

of waiting for her daughter’s

ruffled her hair broodingly. Why did Kieran’s business trip bring him to Fairlake? Just as I’ve decided to

lips consecutively before she resignedly picked up the clothes on the table and delivered it to the guest

was left ajar, and there was no sound of

hear drops of water landing

Inez knocked on the door and entered the room. “My mom

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 met

towel. The lower half of his body was wrapped

landed on the upper

looks, she turned

are you the one sending me my

responded icily without turning her head back, “It seems you weren’t hoping to see me, Mr. Kieran.

what I meant,” explained Kieran in his usual frigid and

break free from his restraint, but

her back, she fell

as their ears turned red. The atmosphere

long while, Kieran gathered his courage and uttered,

away and sprinted out of