The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 855 A Gwendolyn Without Cedrick

Charles was stunned.

In the end, Winona waved her hand before him and asked in confusion, “Sir? Sir? Are you listening to what I’m saying?”

At that, Charles snapped back to reality. He took the medicine from her and gulped it down without hesitation.

He was well aware that if she had been sent by Leonardo, she would have killed him long ag instead of taking care of him until now.

After drinking the medicinal brew, a bit of brown liquid lingered at the corner of his mouth. Winona quickly took out her handkerchief to wipe away the stain.

She soon realized her behavior might have been inappropriate. She quickly explained, “Sir, this handkerchief is clean, it’s not a rag.”

Seeing her flushed cheeks, Charles weakly curled his lips into a teasing smile. “If I were to say your actions just now have charmed me, would you take responsibility?”

“Sir… I…”

Winona’s cheeks grew even redder, and she became more flustered.

Charles quickly clarified, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean anything else. Thank you for saving me. My name is Charles. What’s yours?

“W-Winona.”

Her cheeks remained as red as apples, and she grew more cautious in her movements.

In this state, she looked rather adorable.

At that moment, Charles found himself captivated by the girl before him, who bore a striking resemblance to Gwendolyn. His thoughts kept drifting.

Despite the unbearable pain from his gunshot wound, Charles mustered the strength to lift the quilt and discovered he was only in his underwear.

He was rendered speechless, his handsome brows furrowing with sudden embarrassment.

“Excuse me, could you please find me some clothes? I’d like to get out of bed and move around”

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have many men’s clothes at home. My parents passed away while they were at sea some time ago, and there aren’t many of their clothes left.”

Charles realized that she had only

been challenging for Winona.

these clothes and see if they fit. Don’t worry, they’re clean,” Winona said as she handed Charles a set of dark-colored

room.

seemed a bit outdated.

emerged from the room, he found a bowl of

“Your body needs nourishment. I’ll go catch some fish tomorrow

plain oatmeal smelled incredibly inviting to Charles, and he finished it in just a few mouthfuls.

that despite the house’s age, it was impeccably

lowered her head and said, “My grandmother and I rely on each other, and we don’t have much extra income. Having a house like this to live in is already quite good. You must be from

tinged her words as she

warmly, his eyes involuntarily focusing on her face each

he saw a different person

dawn, black smoke rose from the chimney, and a

dress, emitted

a fishing village, she managed to keep herself neat

in a quarter of an hour With great care, she carried the medicinal

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gradually awakening to the sound of approaching footsteps, stirred from hist

slightly as he opened his precious phoenix eyes. In his daze, he

“Gwen… Gwen…”

before

by her radiant charm, lost in thought, seemingly forgetting his surroundings, his identity, with only Gwendolyn

Gwendolyn without Cedrick by her side.

take your medicine. The ones I’ve been giving you these past few days were meant to detoxify your body. Today’s dose will be the last, just to reinforce the effects.”

immediately brought Charles

he mistook Winona for Gwendolyn once

frequently filled with memories of his decade-long companionship with Gwendolyn, likely due

his gentlemanly demeanor as he picked up the

no harm done,” Winona replied with a faint smile.

ever anything the fishing village needs my

kindness. “It just so happens that we could use more help on the farm at home. If you don’t mind hard work, would