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.”

brother’s grumbling and lovingly

troublesome. Just give Mommy’s stories a chance. They’re really fascinating. You absolutely must give them a

danced in his eyes. It was clear that he was intrigued despite

to convey

from the bedside table. Flipping through the pages, she began her melodious narration of the

on the bed and casually supporting his head as he absorbed every word of Gwendolyn’s storytelling. He

Villa, an aura of

heartwarming and tender as Gwendolyn was surrounded by her little treasures, including the grown-up

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

finished narrating the story, the main bedroom was filled with

the soft, golden glow of the bedside lamp, Cedrick and the two little children had surrendered to

faces, her eyes eventually fixating

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

that Cedrick was made well aware of the rumors swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at the

an opportunity to spread some

were extremely insulting and

the news and even asked Nico to withdraw a promising deal

Cloudington Group incurred

his 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 world. He’s like a ruthless

still half-asleep, was utterly confused upon hearing

this? How could I possibly offend him when

a storm of frustration was building up inside him. He saw Jessamyn’s bewildered expression and couldn’t hold back from scolding her

innocent with me! This morning, the vice CEO of Jenson Group, Nico Jenson, 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 why, he told me to ask my own

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

mother, joined the conversation, helping Ignatius calm down as she questioned their daughter, “Jess, tell your father everything you did yesterday. We need to figure out where things

“Okay.”

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

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 her to

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

trying to

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