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.

holding a few sets of

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

entering the room, Madelyn placed the clothes on her daughter’s dressing table. “Mr. Kieran’s bathing right now. You can apply your makeup later.

housekeepers in the building. Why should I be the one to do it? Are

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

want me to deliver his clothes to the bathroom?

can just cancel your engagement with the Campbell family and take responsibility for Mr. Kieran.

rendered Inez speechless for

you think I am, Mom? What will Kieran

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

was at a loss for

of waiting for her daughter’s reply, Madelyn left

Fairlake? Just as I’ve decided to cut my ties with him, he decided to show

consecutively before she resignedly picked up the clothes on

and there

of water landing on a surface, but that

showering. Taking a deep breath, Inez knocked on the door and

to treat him as if we’re strangers. She repeated that in her mind as she placed the clothes at the end of the bed. When she lifted her eyes, she met Kieran’s

a towel. The lower half of his body was wrapped in another white towel. There

on the upper half of his fair, naked, muscular, attractive

a few looks, she turned her

are you the

Kieran. Fine

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

to break free from his restraint, but

she fell onto his body and

as their ears turned red. The atmosphere turned a

gathered his courage and uttered, “Ms. Inez,