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

harsh beating from Nico now rather than wait for Cedrick to throw him back into another

which outcome was best for him, he smiled and asked,

carried a

and slammed him hard against

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

smile was still plastered on his face, and he

anger dissipated, he asked somberly, “Do you

shook his head. “Not quite. Gwendolyn doesn’t remember anything herself. I asked Megan about it, and she said she found Gwendolyn in the field. Gwendolyn was injured

in some kind of accident while escaping?

heart clenched. He was frustrated at himself for not being by Gwendolyn’s side to protect

based on her behavior earlier. I’m afraid I’d have to bring her to the hospital for a checkup. That’ll have

“We’re going back.”

behind him made no move to follow.

head back

I’m

your limits. If you stay out here for too long, they’ll

it, Cedrick.

fifteen minutes later, Nico and Charles returned to the house

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

supporting himself against the doorframe, limping. His face was ashen, but besides the bruise by the corner of his

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

offering him to spend the night in her room, which was further inside the house. As a result, she had been staying with Gwendolyn during this

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

correct his posture to a

the matter? Why do you look

night in the living room were on their

a smile and muttered, “I’m fine. I think I’m just

concern. “I have some medicine in the house. Let me go and look for it.

it’s fine. I’m quite strong, and I’ll be fine after a good night’s

Megan gave him a once-over, her concern still apparent.

reassuring smile and explained, “I have some back muscle issues. It’s an old problem. Don’t worry;

help snickering

but your back muscles are already giving out? My, that won’t do.

but he merely grunted in response and straightened his back before returning

the door shut behind him, making the

she stood rooted by the door for a long while in

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

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

smiled. “Don’t worry, Megan.

to my room now. You guys

she shut the door

the house’s shabby condition,

could hear the conversation between Gwendolyn