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.

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

would head out for lunch later. “Come

Kieran’s bathing right now. You can apply your makeup later.

many housekeepers in the building. Why should I be the one to

daughter. “Just listen to me and go. Mr. Kieran should

eyes in shock. “You want me to deliver his clothes to the bathroom? What if I

cancel your engagement with the Campbell family and take

rendered Inez

What will Kieran

it,” urged Madelyn. “Quickly. The housekeepers in the house are

was at a loss

waiting for her daughter’s

Just as I’ve decided to cut my ties with him,

lips consecutively before she resignedly picked up the clothes on the

door was left ajar, and there

landing on a

a deep breath, Inez knocked on the door and entered the room. “My mom

have to treat him as if we’re strangers. She repeated that in her mind as she placed the clothes at

drying his short hair with a towel. The lower half of his body was wrapped in another white towel. There was a refreshing

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

few looks, she turned

her wrist. “Why are you the one sending me

sank as she responded icily without turning her head back, “It seems you weren’t hoping to see me, Mr. Kieran. Fine by me. If my mother

Kieran

free from his restraint, but he was far more

her back, she fell onto his body and

their ears turned red. The atmosphere

for a long while, Kieran gathered his courage and uttered,