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?”

of the Federal Bureau of Investigation are trying to hit

air of despair and charm, and even with blood on his lips, he

beating from Nico now rather than

he smiled and asked, “Is this enough to quell your

carried a sense

grabbed his shoulders and

wish I could beat you up all night and tear your smug face apart. I’d like to see what you’re going to use to charm Gwendolyn without this handsome

his face, and he seemed unfazed by

most of Cedrick’s anger dissipated, he asked somberly,

the field. Gwendolyn

she get hurt? Was she in some kind of accident while escaping? Is that how she

clenched. He was frustrated at himself for not

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

“We’re going back.”

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

“Cedrick, you should head

too annoying, and I’m still

else but, “Know your limits. If you stay out here for too long, they’ll grow

Cedrick. Don’t

Nico and Charles returned to the house one after

up his sleeves as he walked into the house, seemingly in a good

by the corner of his lips that was there before he left the house, there were no other signs of injuries

eyes were slightly unfocused as well, and he silently made his way further

her room, which was further inside

the house, Megan, who was holding

should correct his posture to a normal one, for

do you look so

room were on their phones, acting as though

I think I’m just feeling dizzy because of how cold it

cold?” Megan asked in concern. “I have some medicine in the house. Let me go and

quite strong, and I’ll be

apparent. “Are you

flashed her a reassuring smile and explained, “I have some back muscle issues. It’s an old problem. Don’t worry; it’s nothing serious. I’ll be

help snickering before

muscles are already giving out? My, that won’t do. You’ll need to train

expression darkened, but he merely grunted in response and straightened his back before returning to his room,

shut behind him, making the unsteady

was angry, and she stood rooted

a bad temper, and he won’t let anyone comment on his health even

you should rest earlier too. Feel free to tell me if

Megan. We can sleep anywhere.

going back to my room now. You guys get some

the door to

the house’s shabby condition,

hear the conversation between Gwendolyn and