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.”

her big brother’s grumbling and lovingly embraced him from

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

but his expression softened, and a flicker of curiosity danced

convey a message without words as

a worn-out fairy tale book from the bedside table.

his head as he absorbed every word of Gwendolyn’s storytelling. He couldn’t help but admire

Villa, an aura

was surrounded by her little treasures, including the grown-up

finally fulfilled her wish and turned into a beautiful young lady. She reunited with the prince at the grand ball, got married, and had two adorable little babies. They were never

minutes later, after Gwendolyn finished narrating the story, the main bedroom

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

on their peaceful faces, her eyes eventually fixating on

With a gentle flick, she switched off the lamp, surrendering

Charles “Daddy” at the dinner table and how Zendaya managed to stir up chaos during Charles’ blind

opportunity

and went far beyond just

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

incurred losses

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 and decisive Grim Reaper.

half-asleep, was utterly

this? How could I possibly

storm of frustration was building up inside him. He saw Jessamyn’s bewildered

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

haven’t even met Cedrick Jenson. How

questioned their daughter, “Jess, tell your father everything

“Okay.”

wits, Jessamyn got 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.

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

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

looks, trying

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