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.”

paid no mind to her big brother’s grumbling

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

but his expression softened, and a flicker of curiosity danced in his eyes. It was clear

Gwendolyn exchanged a look. Cedrick’s gaze seemed to convey a message without words

from the bedside table. Flipping through

his arm on the bed and casually supporting his head as he absorbed every

the bedroom of Harrick Villa, an aura of warmth and

Gwendolyn was surrounded by her

a beautiful young lady. She reunited with the prince at the grand ball, got married, and had two adorable little babies. They were never apart again and lived happily

main bedroom was filled with

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

their peaceful faces, her eyes eventually fixating on Cedrick’s

gentle flick, she switched off

made well aware of the rumors swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at the dinner table and how Zendaya managed to

as an opportunity to spread some juicy

were extremely insulting and went far beyond just causing a little

he swiftly contained the news and

incurred losses worth

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

utterly confused

possibly offend him when I don’t even know what’s

anger, feeling like a storm of frustration was building up inside him. He saw Jessamyn’s bewildered expression and couldn’t

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

clue where the problem stemmed from. “Dad, I haven’t even met Cedrick Jenson. How could I possibly have

as she questioned their daughter, “Jess, tell your father everything you did yesterday. We

“Okay.”

to recount the events of the previous day. She had only done a few things, so she quickly narrated everything

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,

I reached out to some newspapers and reporters

exchanged puzzled looks, trying to make sense

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