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 would head

table. “Mr. Kieran’s bathing right now. You can apply

the building. Why should I be the one to do it? Are you doing this

the clothes toward her daughter. “Just listen to me and go. Mr. Kieran should

her eyes in shock. “You want me to deliver his clothes

and take

words rendered Inez speechless for a

at her mother in depression. “Who do you think I am, Mom? What will Kieran think about me? Trying to get his attention this way will only

urged Madelyn. “Quickly. The

was at a loss for

of waiting for her daughter’s reply,

hair broodingly. Why did Kieran’s business trip bring him to Fairlake? Just as I’ve decided to cut my ties with him,

the clothes on the table

and there was no sound

water landing on a surface,

and entered the room. “My

mind as she placed the clothes at the end of the bed. When she lifted her eyes, she met Kieran’s cold

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

line of sight then landed on the upper

looks, she turned her head

her wrist. “Why are you the one sending me my

back, “It seems you weren’t hoping to see me, Mr. Kieran.

what I meant,” explained Kieran in his usual

to break free from his restraint,

her back, she fell onto

their ears turned

for a long while, Kieran gathered his courage