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?”

carried an air of despair and

to endure a harsh beating from Nico now rather than wait for Cedrick to throw

outcome was best for him, he smiled

carried a sense

Nico grabbed his shoulders and

up all night and tear your smug face apart. I’d

was still plastered on his face, and he

he asked somberly, “Do you know why Gwenny

doesn’t remember anything herself. I asked Megan about it, and she said she found Gwendolyn in the field. Gwendolyn was injured and unconscious, so Megan brought her back out

kind of accident while

for not

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

“We’re going back.”

strode away and 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

put on a smile and said, “Cedrick, you should head back first. I’d like to talk to Charles in

I’m still

said nothing else but, “Know your limits. If you stay out here for too

Cedrick. Don’t

Nico and Charles returned

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

besides the bruise by the corner of his lips that was there before he left the

blue eyes were slightly unfocused as well, and

been accommodating Charles by offering him to spend the night in her room, which was further inside the house. As a

house, Megan, who was holding

correct his posture to a normal one,

the matter? Why do

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

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

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

strong, and I’ll be fine after a

still apparent.

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

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

and straightened his back before returning

door shut behind him, making the unsteady wooden door

that he was angry, and she stood rooted by

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

should rest earlier too. Feel free to tell me if you’re not comfortable sleeping

Megan. We can sleep anywhere. This mattress is

room now. You guys get some

the

to the house’s shabby condition,

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