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?”

shots of the Federal Bureau of Investigation are trying

and charm, and even with blood

Nico now rather than wait for Cedrick to throw him back

well which outcome was best for him, he smiled and asked, “Is this enough to quell your

a sense of

and

really asking for it! I 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

smile was still plastered on his face, and he seemed unfazed by

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

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

some kind of accident while escaping? Is

himself for not being by

he still couldn’t be sure whether Gwendolyn had actually lost her memories based on her behavior earlier. I’m afraid I’d have to bring her to the hospital for a checkup. That’ll have

“We’re going back.”

the path they came from. However, the two men behind him made no move to

smile and said, “Cedrick, you should head back

annoying, and I’m still not

but, “Know your limits. If you stay out here

Cedrick.

Charles returned to the house one after

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

by the corner of his lips that was there before he

slightly unfocused as well, and he

by offering him to spend the night in her room, which was further inside the house. As a result, she

the house, Megan, who was holding a basin, happened

he should correct his posture to a normal one, for

Why do you

men who would spend the night in the living room were on their phones, acting as though

fine. I think I’m just feeling dizzy because of how cold

in concern. “I have some medicine in the house. Let me go and look for it.

fine. I’m quite strong, and I’ll be fine after a good

Megan gave him a once-over, her concern still apparent.

explained, “I have some back muscle issues. It’s an old problem. Don’t worry; it’s nothing serious. I’ll be fine in

couldn’t help snickering before

won’t do. You’ll need to

and straightened his back

the door shut behind him,

angry, and she stood rooted by the door for a long while in awkward

him, Megan. He has a bad temper, and he won’t let anyone comment on his

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

“Don’t worry, Megan. We can sleep anywhere. This mattress is

to my room now. You guys get

shut the door to her room,

house’s shabby

the conversation between Gwendolyn and Megan on the other