The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

How awkwardly did he have to fall to end up hitting the corner of his lips in the process?

Everyone present knew what had actually happened, but they tactfully kept silent as they lifted their utensils and dug in.

After the meal, Gwendolyn went to help Megan with the dishes.

As the men were going to discuss some matters, they grabbed a kerosene lamp and headed out.

The atmosphere was incredibly tense as they walked along the quiet village path.

The three of them walked in complete silence. It wasn’t until they could no longer see the house that Cedrick, who was leading the way, came to a stop.

He then turned around abruptly, his dark eyes shooting Charles a hostile glare.

Charles stuffed his hands in his pocket, calm and casual as ever.

The very sight of his face made Cedrick’s blood boil, and he called out grimly, “Nico.”

Nico instantly understood what Cedrick wanted without needing the latter to spell things out. He took two quick steps forward to grab Charles’ collar and clenched his fist, ready to punch Charles’ face.

Cedrick gave Nico a glance and reminded him, “Don’t hit me in the face. It’ll be too obvious.”

Nico’s fist halted midair and soon changed direction to hit Charles’ stomach.

He swung his fist several times, each time increasing in intensity.

Charles offered no defense or resistance. He remained silent, tightly furrowing his brows, enduring the immense pain inflicted upon him. Only when a metallic scent rushed up his throat did he finally turn his head to the side, coughing out a mouthful of blood.

Nico stopped and let go of his collar. Still not satisfied, he shoved the latter.

Charles stumbled back, leaning heavily against the tree behind him. With one hand pressed against the tree trunk for support, he coughed violently, trying to regain his breath.

Blood seeped out from the corner of his lips, and his face paled. He was in terrible pain.

The sight of Charles’ miserable expression lightened Cedrick’s mood. “I can’t believe you had the audacity to pretend to be Gwenny’s husband. If Gwenny believed you, you would’ve fled with her, right?”

Charles wiped the blood from his lips and licked his teeth. A flippant smile appeared on his face.

“No way, Mr. Jenson. I was just teasing Gwen. Who would’ve thought that even without her memories, she’d still be so sharp?”

Cedrick knitted his brows and gritted his teeth. “You’re asking for it.”

With that, Nico took another step forward and pinned Charles against the tree before punching him several times in the stomach again.

The pain was agonizing, and Charles coughed uncontrollably, but he clenched his jaw and didn’t make a sound.

Cedrick glanced at him coldly. “Why aren’t you dodging?”

“Two big shots of the Federal Bureau of Investigation are trying to hit me. Do you think I could dodge?”

air of despair and charm, and even with blood on his lips, he remained

preferred to endure a harsh beating from Nico now rather than wait for Cedrick to throw him back into

well which outcome was best for him, he smiled and asked, “Is this enough to quell

tone carried a

shoulders and slammed him hard against

wish I could beat you up all night and tear your smug face apart. I’d like to see what you’re going to use

his face, and

most of Cedrick’s anger dissipated, he asked somberly, “Do you know why

doesn’t remember anything herself. I asked Megan about it, and she said she found Gwendolyn in the field. Gwendolyn was injured and

kind of accident while escaping? Is that

clenched. He was frustrated at himself for

I’m afraid

“We’re going back.”

began walking back up the path they came from. However, the two men behind him made no move to follow. He turned to glance at them, his gaze seemingly

and said, “Cedrick, you should head back first.

and I’m still not

but, “Know your limits.

it, Cedrick. Don’t

and Charles returned to the house

rolling up his sleeves as he walked into the house, seemingly

the bruise by the corner of his lips that was there before he left the house, there were no other signs of

eyes were slightly unfocused as well, and he silently made his

in her room, which was further inside

the house, Megan, who was holding a basin, happened to

realized he should correct his posture to a normal one, for

Why do you look so battered

the night in the living room were on their phones, acting as though his condition

out a smile and muttered, “I’m fine. I think I’m just feeling dizzy because of how cold it was

you catch a cold?” Megan asked in concern. “I have some medicine in the

it’s fine. I’m quite strong, and I’ll be fine

that so?” Megan gave him a once-over, her concern still apparent. “Are you really just

and explained, “I have some back muscle issues. It’s an old problem. Don’t worry; it’s nothing serious. I’ll be fine

snickering before clicking

that won’t do. You’ll need

expression darkened, but he merely grunted in response and straightened his back

the door shut behind him, making

he was angry, and she stood rooted by the door for a long

and he won’t let anyone comment on his health even though he knows it’s

then. The two of you should rest earlier too. Feel free to tell me if you’re not comfortable sleeping on the floor. I’ll

worry, Megan. We can sleep anywhere. This mattress

to my room now. You guys get some

that, she shut the door

shabby

the wall, and he could hear the conversation between Gwendolyn and