The Ex and Her Riches

Charles was stunned.

In the end, Winona waved her hand before him and asked in confusion, “Sir? Sir? Are you listening to what I’m saying?”

At that, Charles snapped back to reality. He took the medicine from her and gulped it down without hesitation.

He was well aware that if she had been sent by Leonardo, she would have killed him long ag instead of taking care of him until now.

After drinking the medicinal brew, a bit of brown liquid lingered at the corner of his mouth. Winona quickly took out her handkerchief to wipe away the stain.

She soon realized her behavior might have been inappropriate. She quickly explained, “Sir, this handkerchief is clean, it’s not a rag.”

Seeing her flushed cheeks, Charles weakly curled his lips into a teasing smile. “If I were to say your actions just now have charmed me, would you take responsibility?”

“Sir… I…”

Winona’s cheeks grew even redder, and she became more flustered.

Charles quickly clarified, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean anything else. Thank you for saving me. My name is Charles. What’s yours?

“W-Winona.”

Her cheeks remained as red as apples, and she grew more cautious in her movements.

In this state, she looked rather adorable.

At that moment, Charles found himself captivated by the girl before him, who bore a striking resemblance to Gwendolyn. His thoughts kept drifting.

Despite the unbearable pain from his gunshot wound, Charles mustered the strength to lift the quilt and discovered he was only in his underwear.

He was rendered speechless, his handsome brows furrowing with sudden embarrassment.

“Excuse me, could you please find me some clothes? I’d like to get out of bed and move around”

course, but I don’t have many men’s clothes at home. My parents passed away while they were at sea some time

Charles realized that she had only her grandmother to

been

and see if they fit. Don’t worry, they’re clean,” Winona said as she handed Charles a set of dark-colored clothes. Her

attire seemed a bit outdated.

from the room, he found a bowl of freshly cooked oatmeal waiting for

I’ll go catch some fish tomorrow to

inviting to Charles, and he finished it in

decor, noting that despite the house’s age, it was

other, and we don’t have much

words as she

focusing on her

saw a different person in her.

of dawn, black smoke rose from the chimney, and a faint

in a light green long dress, emitted a gentle and calming

managed to keep herself

medicine in a small pot, carefully uning it to be ready in a quarter of an hour With great

of approaching footsteps, stirred from hist slumber.

his precious phoenix eyes. In his daze, he saw

“Gwen… Gwen…”

seemed like Gwendolyn came to life before his eyes. Her graceful curves resembled a beautiful flower in full bloom.

radiant charm, lost in thought, seemingly forgetting his surroundings, his identity,

without Cedrick by

Come on, take your medicine. The ones I’ve been giving you these past few days were meant to detoxify your body. Today’s dose

voice immediately brought Charles back from his

realized he mistook Winona for Gwendolyn once again.

memories of his decade-long companionship with Gwendolyn, likely due to spending so

earlier rudeness.” Charles quickly stood up, regaining his gentlemanly demeanor as he picked up the medicinal soup and downed it

harm done,” Winona replied with a faint smile.

fully recovered now, all thanks to you. If there’s ever anything the fishing village needs my help with in the future, I’ll do my best to assist.”

had become more comfortable around Charles. She no longer held back or refused his kindness. “It just so happens that we could use more help on the farm at home. If you don’t