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?”

of despair and charm, and even with blood on

than wait

outcome was best for him, he smiled

carried a sense of

grabbed his shoulders and slammed him

your smug face apart. I’d like to see what you’re going to

was still plastered on his face, and

Cedrick’s anger dissipated, he asked somberly, “Do you know why Gwenny lost her

anything herself. I asked Megan about it, and she said she found Gwendolyn in the field. Gwendolyn was injured and unconscious, so Megan brought

some kind of accident while escaping? Is that how

himself for not being by Gwendolyn’s side to

still couldn’t be sure whether Gwendolyn had actually lost her memories based on her behavior earlier. I’m afraid I’d have to bring her to the hospital for a checkup. That’ll have to wait

“We’re going back.”

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 questioning,

you should head back

too annoying, and I’m still not satisfied

said nothing else but, “Know your limits.

it, Cedrick.

Nico and Charles returned to the house one

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

was ashen, but besides the bruise by the corner of

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

in her

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

he should correct his posture to a normal one, for Megan had already noticed

matter? Why do you look so battered

the night in the living room were on their phones, acting as though his condition had nothing to do with

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

some medicine in the house. Let me go and look for it. You should

and I’ll be fine after a good

once-over, her concern still apparent. “Are you really just dizzy? Why are you

reassuring smile and explained, “I have some back muscle issues. It’s an old

couldn’t help snickering

but your back muscles are already giving out? My, that won’t do. You’ll need to train more and improve

and straightened his back before returning to his room,

slammed the door shut behind him, making the unsteady wooden

could tell that he was angry, and she stood rooted by

temper, and he won’t let anyone comment on his health even though he knows it’s bad. Do go and get some

The two of you should rest earlier too. Feel free to tell me if

worry, Megan. We can sleep anywhere. This mattress

going back to my room now. You guys get some

she shut the

shabby

conversation between Gwendolyn and Megan on the