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?”

Federal Bureau of Investigation are trying to hit me. Do you

air of despair and charm, and even with blood on

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

he

carried a sense of

Nico grabbed his shoulders and

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 Gwendolyn without this handsome

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

he asked somberly, “Do you know why Gwenny lost her

the field. Gwendolyn was injured and unconscious, so Megan brought her back out of kindness. She’s been like this ever since she woke

some kind of accident while escaping? Is

for not

sure whether Gwendolyn had actually lost her memories based on her behavior earlier. I’m

“We’re going back.”

no move to follow. He turned to glance at them, his gaze seemingly questioning, Aren’t you coming?

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

too annoying, and I’m still not satisfied

but, “Know your limits. If you stay out

Cedrick.

minutes later, Nico and Charles returned

his sleeves as he walked into the house,

the bruise by the corner of his lips that was there before he

well, and he silently made his way further into the

in her room, which was

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

his posture to a normal one, for Megan had already noticed

matter? Why do you look so battered

room were on their

fine. I think I’m just feeling dizzy because

some medicine in

strong, and I’ll be

a once-over, her concern still apparent. “Are you really just dizzy? Why

have some back muscle issues. It’s an old problem. Don’t worry; it’s nothing serious. I’ll

snickering before

won’t do. You’ll

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

behind him, making the unsteady wooden

angry, and she stood rooted by

Megan. He has a bad temper, and he won’t let anyone comment on his health even though he knows it’s bad. Do go and get some

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

Megan. We

room

shut the

house’s shabby condition, the soundproofing was

could hear the conversation between Gwendolyn and Megan on the other