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.

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

was putting on makeup because she would

Madelyn placed the clothes on her daughter’s dressing table. “Mr. Kieran’s bathing

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

clothes toward her daughter. “Just listen to me

me to deliver his clothes to the bathroom?

Campbell family and take responsibility for Mr. Kieran.

Inez speechless

am, Mom? What will Kieran think about me? Trying to get his attention this way will only make him

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

waiting for her daughter’s

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

resignedly picked up the clothes

was left ajar, and there was no

landing on

and entered the room. “My mom

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

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

a few looks, she turned her

“Why are you

me, Mr. Kieran. Fine by me. If my mother didn’t

Kieran in his usual frigid

attempted to break free from his restraint, but he was

pulled her back, she fell onto his body and

of them were suddenly rendered speechless as their ears turned red. The atmosphere turned a little

Kieran gathered his courage and uttered,