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 think

air of despair and charm, and even

harsh beating from Nico now rather than wait for Cedrick

full well which outcome was best for him, he smiled

carried a sense of

his shoulders and slammed him hard

you up all night and tear your smug face apart. I’d like to see what you’re going to use to charm

face, and he seemed

he asked somberly, “Do you know why

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

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

was frustrated at himself for not

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

“We’re going back.”

the two men behind him made no move to follow. He turned to glance at

should head back first.

I’m still

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

it, Cedrick.

later, Nico and Charles returned to the

walked into the house, seemingly

the doorframe, limping. His face was ashen, but besides the bruise by the corner

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

the night in her room, which was further inside the house. As

the house, Megan, who was holding

the time Charles realized he should correct his posture to a normal one, for Megan had already noticed

do

who would spend the night in the living room were on

fine. I think I’m just feeling dizzy

have some medicine in the house. Let

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

apparent. “Are you really just dizzy? Why are you holding

reassuring smile and explained, “I have some back muscle issues. It’s an old problem.

help snickering before clicking his

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

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

behind him, making

stood rooted by the door for a long while in

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

free to tell me if

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

back to my room

shut the

house’s shabby condition,

wall, and he could hear the conversation between Gwendolyn and Megan on the other side