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?”

and charm, and even with blood on his lips, he

a harsh beating from Nico now rather than wait for

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

tone carried a sense

Nico grabbed his shoulders and slammed him hard against the

asking for it! I wish I could beat you up all night and tear your smug face apart.

face, and he

asked somberly, “Do you know why Gwenny lost

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

she get hurt? Was she in some kind of accident while escaping? Is

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

memories based on her behavior earlier. I’m afraid I’d have to bring her to the

“We’re going back.”

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 you planning to

you should head back first. I’d like to talk

too annoying, and I’m

Cedrick said nothing else but, “Know your limits. If you stay out here for too long, they’ll

it, Cedrick.

Charles returned to the house one after

as he walked

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

as well, and he silently made

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

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

the time Charles realized he should correct his posture to a normal one, for Megan had already noticed

Why do you

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

muttered, “I’m fine. I think I’m just feeling dizzy because of how cold it

in concern. “I have some medicine in the house. Let me go

strong, and I’ll be fine after a good night’s

apparent. “Are you

“I have some back muscle issues. It’s an old problem. Don’t worry; it’s nothing

couldn’t help snickering

out? My, that won’t do. You’ll need to

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

door shut behind him,

was angry, and she stood rooted by the

“Just ignore him, Megan. He 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 rather

right then. The two of you should rest earlier too. Feel free to tell me if you’re

head and smiled. “Don’t worry, Megan. We

going back to my room now. You guys

shut the door to

house’s shabby condition, the

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