The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 689

On the cozy bed, a fierce competition for Gwendolyn’s attention erupted between the two little ones.

Zendaya and Benedict both vied for the prime spot next to their beloved mother, even tussling to snuggle up to her.

Benedict, being the more mature and sensible older brother, eventually conceded defeat.

He graciously shifted his little pillow next to Cedrick’s.

After a good half-hour of chaos, the family finally settled down, ready to drift off into dreamland.

Little did they suspect that as soon as the lights went out, a tiny voice belonging to Zendaya pierced the darkness.

“Mommy, my heart is racing like crazy. I just can’t fall asleep,” Zendaya whimpered, her voice carrying a tinge of desperation.

Cedrick, his voice laced with lazy amusement, chimed in. “Zendy, you were sprinting like a cheetah before bedtime. It’s no wonder you’re all wound up.”

Gwendolyn remained silent.

While Zendaya struggled to find sleep, Benedict desperately needed it.

Gwendolyn could see the exhaustion etched on his face. After spending hours in the lab receiving treatments, Benedict deserved a restful night at home.

While she was pondering a solution, Cedrick proposed one. “What if your mommy tells you both a bedtime story?”

Zendaya perked up. “Yes, please!”

Benedict rolled his eyes. “That’s boring.”

Cedrick had a secret agenda. He was hoping that exposing Benedict to more fairy tales and their enchanting lessons might soften his precocious and adult-like demeanor.

He insisted, “Benny, you’ve never experienced your mommy’s storytelling, have you? Consider it a new experience, and it’ll also help soothe Zendy to sleep.”

Benedict grudgingly shifted his position, tucking his arms in. “Whatever. Girls are so troublesome. Even when it comes to bedtime, they want attention before they’re willing to sleep.”

to her big brother’s grumbling and lovingly

“Oh, Benny, I’m not being troublesome. Just give Mommy’s stories a chance. They’re really fascinating. You

stoic, but his expression softened, and a flicker of curiosity danced

look. Cedrick’s gaze seemed to convey a message without words as he nodded

haste, Gwendolyn retrieved a worn-out fairy tale book from the bedside table. Flipping through the pages, she

leaned to the side, propping his arm on the bed and casually supporting his head as he absorbed every word of Gwendolyn’s storytelling. He couldn’t help but admire her ethereal beauty as she got

the bedroom of Harrick Villa, an aura of warmth and harmony enveloped

felt heartwarming and tender as Gwendolyn was surrounded by her little

at the grand ball, got married, and had two adorable little babies. They were never

after Gwendolyn finished narrating the story, the main bedroom was filled with soft and regular breathing

of the bedside lamp, Cedrick

her

smile gracing her lips. With a gentle flick, she switched off the lamp, surrendering herself to the comforting embrace

rumors swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at the dinner table and how Zendaya managed to stir

saw this as an opportunity to

original words were extremely insulting and went far beyond just causing

he swiftly contained the news and even asked Nico to withdraw

Group incurred

“Why in the world did you rub Mr. Jenson the wrong way during your date yesterday? With Jenson Group canceling their collaboration with our Cloudington Group, this is like a clear warning to our family. You have no idea who he is in the business world. He’s like a ruthless and decisive Grim Reaper. Cross him, and he can make even century-old empires crumble into dust. How on

still half-asleep, was utterly confused

I offended Cedrick? When was this? How could I possibly offend him when I don’t even

up inside him.

personally informed me about the collaboration cancellation. He had this cold expression, and I knew he was clearly holding back his anger. When I asked him

genuinely had no clue where the problem stemmed from. “Dad, I haven’t even met Cedrick Jenson. How could I possibly have offended

as she questioned their daughter, “Jess, tell your father everything you did yesterday. We need to figure out where things went

“Okay.”

previous day. She had only done a few things, so

is nothing more than a low-life. Not only did he spend time in jail, but he’s now also playing around with a mistress, and get this, he even fathered an illegitimate child. He had the audacity to come for a date with me, probably hoping I’d legitimize his illegitimate child and allow

She’s a mouthy little devil, and I couldn’t stand her. I lost my cool and lashed out at her a bit. After that, I reached out to some newspapers and reporters to expose Charles’ wild ways. But it looks like I didn’t give

looks, trying to make sense of Jessamyn’s

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