Wooing My ex-wife (Gwendolyn and Maverick) novel Chapter 438

For as long as Inez knew Kieran, he always appeared dignified, cold, and prideful whenever she saw him.

She was startled when she saw him wet for the first time. He looked as though he had just finished bathing. “Why are you…”

Kieran’s pale lips curved upward slightly.

His smile resembled the melting of the winter snow and the warm sun after a storm.

Inez’s heart skipped a beat as her eyes slowly reddened. Did he just… smile at me? That was what I’d wanted for so long. It’s a shame I don’t care about it now.

She lowered her head and stifled the bitterness swelling in her heart.

Kieran’s smile gradually faded as his usual icy look settled in his eyes.

Seeing that the atmosphere was turning a little awkward, Madelyn explained with a grin, “Mr. Kieran had a small accident on his way to Fairlake for a business trip. He lost his phone and wallet. Also, he didn’t find shelter last night, which is why he’s drenched. He’s hoping to stay at the Mossey residence for a few days.”

“I see,” replied Inez coldly. I didn’t expect him to experience so many troubles yesterday. It must’ve been tough. However, he didn’t come here because of me. He deserves it.

Slightly stunned, she lifted her head. “I don’t have a say in whether Mr. Kieran can stay at our home. It’s your and Dad’s decision. Why are you telling me this?”

She put down her fork and returned to her room upstairs.

“Inez has always been like that. Please don’t take offense at her behavior.” Jerome spoke to resolve the awkward situation. “I bet you didn’t rest last night. Feel free to wind down in the guest room and take a warm shower. I’ll ask someone to buy a few sets of clothes for you based on your measurements. It’ll be sent to you later.”

Kieran lowered his head and stared at his drenched body. I should take a shower. “Thank you.”

Madelyn and Jerome grinned and asked a housekeeper to lead Kieran to the guest room.

Soon, the sound of flowing water could be heard from the small bathroom in the guest room.

Madelyn and Jerome exchanged a glance before doing their own things.

Ten minutes later, Madelyn knocked on Inez’s room door, holding a few sets of clothes she had picked for Kieran in her hand.

Inez was putting on makeup because she would head out for lunch later. “Come in.”

Upon entering the room, Madelyn placed the clothes on her daughter’s dressing table. “Mr. Kieran’s bathing right now. You can apply your makeup later. Deliver him these clothes first.”

Puzzled, Inez glanced at her mother. “There are many housekeepers in the building. Why should I be the one to do it? Are you doing this intentionally, Mom?”

“Uh…” Instead of explaining anything, Madelyn pushed the clothes toward her daughter. “Just listen to me and go. Mr. Kieran should be done bathing by now.”

Inez widened her eyes in shock. “You want me to deliver his clothes to the bathroom? What if I accidentally see him naked?”

Madelyn chortled. “In that case, you can just cancel your engagement with the Campbell family and take responsibility for Mr. Kieran. Wait, no, I mean, let Mr. Kieran take responsibility for you.”

Her words rendered Inez speechless for a moment.

Inez stared at her mother in depression. “Who do you think I am, Mom? What will Kieran think about me? Trying to get his attention this way will only make him hate me more!”

“It won’t. You’re just delivering his clothes to him. Just do it,” urged Madelyn. “Quickly. The housekeepers in the house are all busy. You’re the only one who’s free.”

Inez was at a loss for words.

Instead of waiting for her daughter’s reply, Madelyn left the room.

Looking at herself through the mirror, Inez ruffled her hair broodingly. Why did Kieran’s business trip bring him to Fairlake? Just as I’ve decided to cut my ties with him, he decided to show up in front of me! How annoying!

Three sighs escaped her lips consecutively before she resignedly picked up the clothes on the table and delivered it to the guest room.

The door was left ajar, and there was no sound of water from within.