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.”

big brother’s grumbling and lovingly embraced him

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

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

seemed to convey a

the bedside table.

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

an aura of warmth and harmony

scene felt heartwarming and tender as Gwendolyn was surrounded by her

She reunited with the prince at the grand ball, got married,

ten minutes later, after Gwendolyn finished narrating the story, the main bedroom was filled with soft

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

their peaceful faces, her eyes eventually

a gentle flick, she switched off the lamp, surrendering herself to the comforting embrace of

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

as an opportunity to spread some juicy

insulting and went far beyond just causing a

contained the news and even asked Nico to withdraw a promising deal between Jenson Group

Cloudington Group incurred

Cloudington Group, this is like a clear warning to our family. You have no idea who he is

still half-asleep, was utterly

When was this? How could I possibly

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

me! This morning, the vice CEO of Jenson Group, Nico Jenson, personally informed me about the collaboration cancellation. He had this cold expression, and

“Dad, I haven’t even met Cedrick Jenson. How could

the conversation, helping Ignatius calm down as she questioned their daughter, “Jess, tell your father everything you did yesterday. We need

“Okay.”

previous day. She had only

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

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

looks, trying to

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