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?”

his face carried an air of despair and

rather than wait for Cedrick to throw him back into

outcome was best for him, he smiled and asked, “Is this enough

carried a sense of

his shoulders and slammed

night and tear your smug face apart. I’d like to see what

still plastered on his face,

dissipated, he asked somberly, “Do you know why Gwenny

in the field. Gwendolyn was injured and unconscious, so Megan brought her back out of kindness. She’s been like

did she get hurt? Was she in some kind of accident while

himself for not being by Gwendolyn’s

couldn’t be sure whether Gwendolyn had actually lost her memories based on her behavior earlier. I’m afraid I’d have

“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 questioning, Aren’t you coming? Are

said, “Cedrick, you should head back first. I’d like to talk

and I’m still not satisfied

else but, “Know your limits. If you stay out here

Cedrick.

later, Nico and Charles returned to the house one

he walked

was supporting himself against the doorframe, limping. His face was ashen, but besides the bruise by the corner of his lips that was there before he left the house, there

as well, and he silently made his way further into the

had been accommodating Charles by offering him to spend the night in her room, which was

limped into the house, Megan, who was holding a basin, happened to bump into

correct his

the matter? Why do

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

think I’m just feeling dizzy because of how cold it was

in concern. “I have some medicine in the house.

quite strong, and I’ll be fine after a

her concern still apparent. “Are you really just dizzy? Why are

explained, “I have some back muscle issues. It’s

snickering

giving out? My, that won’t do. You’ll

merely grunted in response and straightened his back before returning to his room, walking

the door shut behind him, making

was angry, and she stood rooted by the

ignore him, Megan. He has a bad temper, and he won’t let anyone comment on his

too. Feel free to tell me if you’re not comfortable sleeping on the

Megan.

going back to my room now. You guys get some

that, she shut the

house’s shabby condition, the soundproofing was

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