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 to hit

despair and charm, and even with blood

endure a harsh beating from Nico now rather than wait for Cedrick to throw him back

well which outcome was best for him, he smiled and

tone carried a sense

shoulders and slammed him hard

wish I could beat you up all night and tear your smug face apart. I’d

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

of Cedrick’s anger dissipated, he asked somberly, “Do you know why Gwenny lost

anything herself. I asked Megan about it, and she said she found Gwendolyn in the field. Gwendolyn was injured and

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

clenched. He was frustrated at himself for

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

“We’re going 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

“Cedrick, you should head

I’m still not

mind, Cedrick said nothing else but, “Know your limits. If you stay out here for too long,

Cedrick.

Nico and Charles returned

was rolling up his sleeves as he walked into the

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

unfocused as well, and he silently

Megan had been accommodating Charles by offering him to spend the night in her room, which was further inside the house. As a result, she had been staying with Gwendolyn

the house, Megan, who was holding

was too late by the time Charles realized he should correct his posture to a normal one, for Megan had already noticed something

the matter? Why do you

would spend the night in the living room were on their phones, acting as though his condition

a smile and muttered, “I’m fine. I think I’m just feeling dizzy because

in the

strong, and I’ll be fine

Megan gave him a once-over, her concern still apparent. “Are you really just dizzy? Why are you holding your

It’s an old problem. Don’t worry; it’s nothing

snickering before clicking his

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

and straightened his back

the door shut behind him, making the unsteady

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

won’t let anyone comment on his health even though he

Feel free to tell me if

“Don’t worry, Megan. We can

be going back to my room now. You

the door to her room,

to the house’s shabby

could hear the conversation between Gwendolyn and