The Ex and Her Riches

How awkwardly did he have to fall to end up hitting the corner of his lips in the process?

Everyone present knew what had actually happened, but they tactfully kept silent as they lifted their utensils and dug in.

After the meal, Gwendolyn went to help Megan with the dishes.

As the men were going to discuss some matters, they grabbed a kerosene lamp and headed out.

The atmosphere was incredibly tense as they walked along the quiet village path.

The three of them walked in complete silence. It wasn’t until they could no longer see the house that Cedrick, who was leading the way, came to a stop.

He then turned around abruptly, his dark eyes shooting Charles a hostile glare.

Charles stuffed his hands in his pocket, calm and casual as ever.

The very sight of his face made Cedrick’s blood boil, and he called out grimly, “Nico.”

Nico instantly understood what Cedrick wanted without needing the latter to spell things out. He took two quick steps forward to grab Charles’ collar and clenched his fist, ready to punch Charles’ face.

Cedrick gave Nico a glance and reminded him, “Don’t hit me in the face. It’ll be too obvious.”

Nico’s fist halted midair and soon changed direction to hit Charles’ stomach.

He swung his fist several times, each time increasing in intensity.

Charles offered no defense or resistance. He remained silent, tightly furrowing his brows, enduring the immense pain inflicted upon him. Only when a metallic scent rushed up his throat did he finally turn his head to the side, coughing out a mouthful of blood.

Nico stopped and let go of his collar. Still not satisfied, he shoved the latter.

Charles stumbled back, leaning heavily against the tree behind him. With one hand pressed against the tree trunk for support, he coughed violently, trying to regain his breath.

Blood seeped out from the corner of his lips, and his face paled. He was in terrible pain.

The sight of Charles’ miserable expression lightened Cedrick’s mood. “I can’t believe you had the audacity to pretend to be Gwenny’s husband. If Gwenny believed you, you would’ve fled with her, right?”

Charles wiped the blood from his lips and licked his teeth. A flippant smile appeared on his face.

“No way, Mr. Jenson. I was just teasing Gwen. Who would’ve thought that even without her memories, she’d still be so sharp?”

Cedrick knitted his brows and gritted his teeth. “You’re asking for it.”

With that, Nico took another step forward and pinned Charles against the tree before punching him several times in the stomach again.

The pain was agonizing, and Charles coughed uncontrollably, but he clenched his jaw and didn’t make a sound.

Cedrick glanced at him coldly. “Why aren’t you dodging?”

Bureau of Investigation are trying to hit me. Do

on his face carried an air of despair and charm, and even with

a harsh beating from Nico now rather than wait for Cedrick to throw him back into another high-security

well which outcome was best for him, he

a sense

Nico grabbed his shoulders and slammed

face apart. I’d like to see what you’re going to use to charm Gwendolyn

face, and

most of Cedrick’s anger dissipated, he asked somberly, “Do you know

I asked Megan about it, and she said she found Gwendolyn in the field. Gwendolyn was injured and unconscious, so Megan brought her back out of kindness. She’s

Was she in some kind of accident while escaping?

heart clenched. He was frustrated at himself for

had actually lost her memories based on her behavior earlier. I’m afraid I’d have to bring her

“We’re going back.”

said, he strode away and began walking back up the path they came from. However, the two men behind him made no move to follow. He turned to glance at them, his gaze seemingly questioning, Aren’t you coming? Are you planning to feed the mosquitoes

“Cedrick, you should head back first. I’d like to talk

annoying, and I’m

said nothing else but, “Know your limits.

it, Cedrick.

fifteen minutes later, Nico and Charles returned

he walked into the house, seemingly

ashen, but besides the bruise by the corner of his lips that was there before he left the house, there were no other signs of

as well, and he silently made his way further

the past few days, Megan had been accommodating Charles by offering him to spend the night in her room, which

Charles limped into the house, Megan, who was

the time Charles realized he should correct his posture to a normal

do you look

room were on their phones, acting

I think I’m just

have some medicine in the house. Let me go and

strong, and I’ll be fine after a good night’s

a once-over, her concern still apparent. “Are you

reassuring smile and explained, “I have some back muscle issues. It’s an old problem. Don’t worry;

couldn’t help snickering before clicking his

won’t do. You’ll need

merely grunted in response and straightened his back before returning to his

slammed the door shut behind him, making

he was angry, and she stood rooted by the door for

let anyone comment on his health even though he knows it’s bad. Do go and get some

of you should rest earlier too. Feel free to tell me if you’re not comfortable sleeping on

bobbed his head and smiled. “Don’t worry, Megan. We can

my room now. You guys

she shut the

shabby

hear the conversation between Gwendolyn and