The Ex and Her Riches

Even though her mind was filled with countless doubts, Whitney didn’t ask anything.

Isaac stepped forward at the right moment, respectfully calling out, “Mr. Newton.”

“Alright. Let’s head back.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Charles brushed past Whitney’s shoulder and boarded the helicopter.

Looking through the helicopter’s window, Charles gazed at the people standing on the ground.

Winona was waving goodbye to him, then she turned around and headed back to the fishing. village.

In the moment she turned around, the reluctance on Winona’s face faded, replaced by indifference.

His departure was not the end. She believed that Charles would come looking for her again.

Whitney gazed into the distance, her heart a mix of emotions as she watched the petite. figure of the girl.

It’s all right. Once we get back, none of these will matter.

After taking a few deep breaths, Whitney also boarded the helicopter, deliberately ignoring the discomfort in her heart.

The helicopter started up, its massive roar filling the air. Two doctors worked around. Charles, meticulously conducting various checks on him.

In order to ensure Charles’ was in good shape, Isaac had almost all the medical equipment that could be moved onto the helicopter. This was done solely to provide Charles with the most comprehensive checkup.

Once the inspection was over, Whitney walked over and asked with concern. “Are you hungry? Would you like something to eat?”

She brought over a tray filled with fruit, holding it up with both hands in front of Charles while waiting for him to choose his favorite fruit.

Charles shook his head in refusal.

I’m not hungry. I don’t feel like eating.

Whitney stared at his handsome face, utterly perplexed. Before coming to Muprary, he had even taken the initiative to ask her out.

Nearly half a month after the incident, his attitude seemed to revert back to the indifference he showed when they first got married. In fact, he even exhibited a somewhat complex, deliberate aloofness.

“Have… have you been troubled by something these past few days?”

that I secretly came to Muprary

“Charles…”

You shouldn’t have come over. Besides dealing with the

turned

and couldn’t fend herself. That seemed to

I

and headed towards another cabin. “Quiet down for a bit. I want

towering figure, standing frozen in place with a plate of fruit in her

unpredictable, and no one dared to approach him. They all lowered their presence, silently

the fruit, and followed him

simply watched him from a distance as he rested, staying in a position where she could be of help at any

day, the helicopter finally landed in

hospital

the helicopter could only confirm that there were no immediate life- threatening conditions in his body. Now, a thorough examination was needed to put his mind

Any hospital where. Kieran presided boasted the most authoritative doctors and experts, ensuring

was running back and forth, personally taking care of everything.

thin layer of sweat forming on her forehead.

a meeting in the ward, Whitney had no choice but

the hospital room, Charles was half-leaning against the head

send someone to negotiate again. I believe Leonardo will restrain himself and

Isaac nodded. “Understood.”

out. Charles’s condition was normal, and the gunshot wound on

of nutrition, but just

Winona’s meticulous care these past few days. Hence, it was only natural that Charles credited all the merit to Winona for the life-saving favor she

nap, Charles slowly opened his eyes. With a slight movement,

Whitney sleeping

on her face was unmistakable. It was as if she hadn’t

twirling her blond hair that had fallen

year long marriage agreement, and nearly half a year has already

movement from the person in the sickbed, Whitney

she lifted her gaze, it

the meaning behind Charles’s wrong?”

It’s time to go home

other side of the bed, straightened his

collecting himself, he was the first to leave the ward, quickly putting some distance. between him and Whitney.

her eyes and hurried behind him to catch

late. Everyone at home was already resting. Whitney was thinking about preparing some nutritious food for him to