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.”

mind to her big brother’s

her sickly brother, “Oh, Benny, I’m not being troublesome. Just give Mommy’s

curiosity danced in

to convey a message without words as

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

every word of Gwendolyn’s storytelling. He couldn’t help

the bedroom of Harrick Villa, an aura

tender as Gwendolyn was surrounded by her little treasures,

wish and turned into a beautiful young lady. She reunited with the prince at the grand ball,

the main bedroom was filled

bedside lamp, Cedrick and the two little children had surrendered to

their peaceful faces, her

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

rumors swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at the dinner table

opportunity to spread

insulting and went far beyond

situation, he swiftly contained the news and even asked Nico to withdraw a promising deal between

Group incurred losses

drowsy daughter, “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

utterly confused

possibly offend him when I don’t

was building up inside him. He saw Jessamyn’s bewildered expression and couldn’t hold

this cold expression, and I knew he was clearly holding back his anger. When I asked him why, he told me to ask my

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

the conversation, helping Ignatius calm down as she questioned their daughter, “Jess, tell

“Okay.”

out of bed, stepped onto the carpet, and, with a pat on her face, started to recount the events of the previous day. She had only done a few things, so she quickly narrated everything to her parents. Except for the blind date

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

to some newspapers and reporters to expose Charles’ wild ways. But it looks like I didn’t give enough money, as no juicy Newton Group scandals made headlines from last night until this morning. I guess the plan didn’t work out. I swear I didn’t do

exchanged puzzled looks, trying to make sense of Jessamyn’s

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