The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

“Inez…” he called out gently, his brows furrowed.

It was Inez’s first time seeing his pained expression, so she was taken aback for a moment. It took her some time to regain her senses before she closed her eyes.

“Kieran, I’m a fiancée of the Campbell family. We aren’t in a relationship. If you do anything to me today, my reputation will be ruined.”

Kieran immediately sobered up upon hearing this.

“Sorry for my impertinence.”

He got up and sat on the chair next to her.

The imprints of his teeth were visible on his lower lip, forming a bloody streak. He was trembling, and his face was flushed crimson. It was obvious he was having a hard time.

The moment Kieran let go of Inez, she ran toward the door without looking back.

Kieran looked at her retreating figure and laughed bitterly to himself.

If only I had realized my feelings sooner. It’s only when I lose her that I feel the pain.

He tried to endure it, but the warmth intensified, setting his skin ablaze with a searing heat that seemed to ignite his being.

Just as he was on the brink of succumbing, the door was pushed open quickly.

Inez had returned and brought a manager to help him.

Kieran felt touched by Inez’s return.

Over at Harrick Villa, Zoey was puzzled when she noticed Cedrick walking down the stairs while supporting himself on the banister.

“Mr. Jenson, what happened to your leg? Is it rheumatism?”

Cedrick was burning with anger. As he limped, he replied, “Yes. My knee is hurting.”

Zoey looked at the sunny weather, confused. “But it didn’t rain last night in Salinsburgh. Why would you get rheumatism?”

few times. Then, he explained with a straight face, “Gwenny took most of

was off but couldn’t pinpoint it. “Then, remember to take medicine. Don’t get too close to the babies before you recover to avoid spreading your

he answered without any

be good to stay away from the kids. If

chatted, the sounds of footsteps sounded from the

instructed Zoey, “Did you come downstairs to prepare the milk bottles for the babies? Then, you should go and do it,

“Okay, Mr. Jenson.”

turned to head back

hurry just now. Seeing he was leaning on the banister, she reached out to support him by holding his

still hurt? I thought we already applied ointment on

after being on the Lego pieces for two hours?” He wrapped his arms around her waist tightly

aggrieved expression, Gwendolyn leaned in and kissed him

business gala in two days. When I return, I’ll take good care of you

already content with the time cut from a week to

sensed something wrong

you mean by when you return? Are you planning to go alone and leave me here in

“I don’t feel at ease if neither of us is here in the villa and only Mdm. Yarde is taking care of

I’m going with you,”

he wasn’t present at the business gala, he was afraid

about it because it would only

prioritize the babies as I do. If you really want to go, I’ll stay and take care of the children

“Why can’t we go together? If you’re worried, I can get a team of soldiers to guard this place.

even get what I’m

call Nico and Summer over so that they can take care of the kids with Mdm.

gazed at him in

were filled with hurt. “Aren’t you afraid some woman

if we already have children.

heart clenched in fear. It seems

but you have to be with me so that I can be

gave in to him in the

been very obedient these

Gwendolyn to care for their babies, racing to take

day of the business gala, Gwendolyn and Cedrick changed