The Ex and Her Riches

For as long as Inez knew Kieran, he always appeared dignified, cold, and prideful whenever she saw him.

She was startled when she saw him wet for the first time. He looked as though he had just finished bathing. “Why are you…”

Kieran’s pale lips curved upward slightly.

His smile resembled the melting of the winter snow and the warm sun after a storm.

Inez’s heart skipped a beat as her eyes slowly reddened. Did he just… smile at me? That was what I’d wanted for so long. It’s a shame I don’t care about it now.

She lowered her head and stifled the bitterness swelling in her heart.

Kieran’s smile gradually faded as his usual icy look settled in his eyes.

Seeing that the atmosphere was turning a little awkward, Madelyn explained with a grin, “Mr. Kieran had a small accident on his way to Fairlake for a business trip. He lost his phone and wallet. Also, he didn’t find shelter last night, which is why he’s drenched. He’s hoping to stay at the Mossey residence for a few days.”

“I see,” replied Inez coldly. I didn’t expect him to experience so many troubles yesterday. It must’ve been tough. However, he didn’t come here because of me. He deserves it.

Slightly stunned, she lifted her head. “I don’t have a say in whether Mr. Kieran can stay at our home. It’s your and Dad’s decision. Why are you telling me this?”

She put down her fork and returned to her room upstairs.

“Inez has always been like that. Please don’t take offense at her behavior.” Jerome spoke to resolve the awkward situation. “I bet you didn’t rest last night. Feel free to wind down in the guest room and take a warm shower. I’ll ask someone to buy a few sets of clothes for you based on your measurements. It’ll be sent to you later.”

Kieran lowered his head and stared at his drenched body. I should take a shower. “Thank you.”

Madelyn and Jerome grinned and asked a housekeeper to lead Kieran to the guest room.

Soon, the sound of flowing water could be heard from the small bathroom in the guest room.

Madelyn and Jerome exchanged a glance before doing their own things.

Madelyn knocked on Inez’s room door, holding a few sets of clothes she

was putting on makeup because she would head out for lunch later. “Come

Kieran’s bathing right now. You can apply your makeup later. Deliver him these clothes

glanced at her mother. “There are many housekeepers in the building. Why should I be the one to do it? Are

explaining anything, Madelyn pushed the clothes toward her daughter. “Just listen to me and go. Mr. Kieran should be done bathing by

in shock. “You want me to deliver his clothes

your engagement with the Campbell family and take responsibility for Mr. Kieran. Wait, no, I mean, let Mr. Kieran take responsibility

Inez speechless for a

think I am, Mom? What will Kieran think about

won’t. You’re just delivering his clothes to him. Just do it,” urged Madelyn. “Quickly. The housekeepers in the

a

for her daughter’s reply,

did Kieran’s business trip bring him to Fairlake? Just as I’ve decided to cut my ties with him, he decided to show

resignedly picked up the clothes on

left ajar, and there was no

hear drops of water landing

and entered the room.

placed the clothes at the end of the bed. When she lifted

bathroom and was drying his short hair with a towel. The lower

line of sight then landed on the upper half of his fair,

looks, she turned her head away and

wrist. “Why are you the one sending me my

“It seems you weren’t hoping to see me, Mr. Kieran. Fine by me. If my mother didn’t force me to do this, I wouldn’t have come either. I’ll leave right

not what I meant,” explained Kieran in his usual frigid and

free from his restraint, but he

back, she fell onto his body and

rendered speechless as their ears turned red. The atmosphere turned a little

Kieran gathered his