The Ex and Her Riches

Joshua looked at Benedict who was lying in Cedrick’s arms weakly, and his smile disappeared. “I have been in this line for many years and consider myself a professional. Whether my eyes are closed or if I find myself in a dream, I assure you that I won’t make a mistake! Please trust in my abilities. I will not be careless when it comes to the lives of these two children.”

Given their longstanding relationship, Cedrick naturally placed his trust in Joshua. It would indeed be a wise decision to entrust the blood tests to him.

As soon as the two children entered the laboratory, Joshua directed his undivided attention toward conducting the bloodwork.

Concerned about Gwendolyn’s emotional well-being, Cedrick decided not to let her enter the laboratory. Instead, the two adults remained outside and patiently awaited the test results.

The couple sat side by side. Cedrick could sense the tension within Gwendolyn, so he tenderly embraced her to distract her from thinking about the children getting their blood drawn.

“It will be over very soon.”

Gwendolyn nestled into his arms, her heart overwhelmed by fear and anxiety.

Half an hour later, the lights of the laboratory went off. They assumed that the results must be out.

Gwendolyn gently released herself from Cedrick’s embrace and rose to her feet. She then strode toward the door of the laboratory.

As the sound of the door unlocking reverberated through the hallway, the couple’s attention was drawn to Joshua, who stood on the other side, holding the results in his hands. Adjusting his black-rimmed glasses, he appeared ready to step out and join them.

Gwendolyn asked anxiously, “How is it?”

Wearing a solemn expression, Joshua cast a brief glance at Gwendolyn before shifting his gaze to Cedrick.

“There’s good news and bad news.”

Bad news…

Gwendolyn clenched her fists. “We are prepared for the worst. Please, go ahead and tell us.”

before handing Gwendolyn the two

blood test is impeccable. She is in perfect health and

the positive news, although a residue of tension

other hand, Cedrick’s

good news that Zendaya is fine, but

in his blood. His inherent weakness is a result of the virus. When

tremble uncontrollably. Her heart sank as her eyes fell

Gwendolyn’s complexion turning pale, Cedrick swiftly approached and gently wrapped his arm around her

expression held a mix of apology and concern as he regarded Gwendolyn. “Gwendolyn, it’s crucial that you take good care of

Gwendolyn nodded.

his voice filled with concern as he posed a question to Joshua. “Both Benny and

“Such a situation is considered normal. I can only say that Benny is

This virus no longer poses a significant fatality risk, so there is no immediate cause for alarm. Thankfully, Benny’s viral load is not excessive. With proper treatment,

face finally showed some relief as the tension began to

lying on the beds after getting their blood

maintain his strength and lay weakly

remained quietly by his side, accompanying him in his

took a seat by

Gwendolyn, a radiant smile illuminated her face, and she

a finger to her lips, gesturing for silence

Gwendolyn tending to the children and mindful of not disturbing Benedict, Cedrick and Joshua quietly exited

will Benny be able to receive the

lab report and shook his

be too overwhelming for him at this stage. Based on his current condition, he will have to

incredibly potent. If we leave Benny untreated until he turns eighteen, there is a possibility that he may not survive until then. Furthermore, additional complications could arise

possessed a deeper understanding of

virus, Cedrick experienced excruciating pain, even to the point where his heart ached. It was a daily torment, akin to living in a perpetual