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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course, but I don’t have many men’s clothes at home. My parents passed away while they were

realized that she had only her grandmother to rely on

been challenging

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

room.

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the room, he found a bowl of freshly cooked oatmeal waiting for him on

him, saying, “Your body needs nourishment. I’ll go catch some fish tomorrow to

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

house’s age, it was impeccably clean, a testament to the homeowner’s dedication to

each other, and we don’t have much extra income. Having a house like this to live in is already

her words as she spoke about her simple

eyes involuntarily focusing on her face each time.

was as though he saw a different

morning, at the crack of dawn, black smoke rose from the chimney,

green long dress, emitted a gentle and

living in a fishing village, she managed to keep herself neat

diligently prepared the traditional medicine in a small pot, carefully uning it to be ready in a quarter of an hour With

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

long eyelashes fluttered slightly as he opened his precious phoenix eyes. In his daze, he saw a familiar figure approaching his bedside.

“Gwen… Gwen…”

attire, she seemed like Gwendolyn came to life before his eyes. Her graceful curves resembled a

was entranced by her radiant charm, lost in thought, seemingly forgetting his surroundings, his identity,

Gwendolyn without Cedrick

Come on, 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.”

voice immediately brought Charles back from

he realized he mistook Winona for Gwendolyn

companionship with Gwendolyn, likely

up, regaining his gentlemanly demeanor as he picked

okay, no harm done,” Winona

fishing village needs my help

kindness. “It just so happens that we could use more help on the farm at home. If