The Ex and Her Riches

Cedrick lowered his gaze and stroked his son’s head while saying seriously, “Keep Gwenny’s disappearance a secret for now. I don’t want it to cause panic in Salinsburgh. Besides, I’ve arranged for Swain to conduct a comprehensive investigation on this matter. So far, there are two phones found, and their data are getting recovered. We’ll be getting some results tomorrow.”

Even though he was feeling conflicted, he still did a great job in planning all of that.

Charles listened silently and mulled over it before saying, “So you’re planning to wait until tomorrow morning? For the results?”

Cedrick said nothing, but his silence was a tacit agreement to Charles’ words.

It had been a long night, and investigation results needed time to be produced. Not to mention the other party had many tricks up their sleeves and were familiar with Salinsburgh. They could hide themselves perfectly without making any mistakes.

Waiting was all he could do.

Charles’ expression grew more solemn when he saw Cedrick falling silent.

The paper in his hands was getting crumpled as he endured his emotions in silence.

He could not remain there without doing anything when there was a possibility of Gwendolyn already hurt.

Charles was not as patient as Cedrick.

At that, Charles stood up, put down the report, and turned around to leave.

Puzzled by Charles’ sudden actions, Nico called out, “Charles! It’s midnight, and there isn’t much that can be done. What are you trying to do?”

Charles halted and said in a determined tone without turning around, “To have one more person involved means we’ll have one more solution. Since Cedrick wants to investigate the matter lawfully, I’ll do it the other way.”

With that, he marched out of the room, leaving the door to close behind him with a thud.

Just like that, the office fell into complete silence.

Cedrick focused on watching over the children, his gaze dark and inscrutable.

Although Cedrick did not blame himself in public, Nico, who had been working with the former for over ten years, knew him well to understand what he was feeling.

Having no intent of exposing his superior, Nico got up, straightened his clothes, and said seriously, “Cedrick, you’ve had a long night and have been drinking. You should get some rest and not burn yourself out. You’re still needed to take care of the children. I’ll go look for Swain and work with him to speed up the investigation.”

and nodded in response, suppressing the overwhelming despondency he

the next

be taken to the laboratory for his IV therapy. Hence, he helped

officer to deliver breakfast from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s cafeteria and then fed

only taken two sips of the soy milk when

food here is horrible. I still

only fell on deaf ears. Cedrick ate his food as if he was on

her head tilted in confusion.

food to eat. Didn’t you hear what Daddy said last night? Mommy and Daddy will be busy for the next few days, and they

“Oh… Okay.”

picked up her fork to continue eating. From then on, she did

had given Cedrick a terrible complexion

so he gave his father his

like eating eggs. The IV drips messed up my appetite. I only feel like drinking water now. Can you help me eat

patted his son’s head and asked, “Are you feeling unwell? Do you feel

head. “I’m okay. I just can’t eat the egg because of the smell, but I

smiled and ate the egg

the children

at your kindergarten. Could you keep Benny company at the

sat obediently in the high chair, bobbed her head. “Okay. I’ll take care

ward, Joshua entered with a medical tray to give Benedict the IV fluids. Meanwhile, Zendaya sat beside

the bed, but his mind soon

You still have a lot of work, right? You can go. I’ll take good care of Zendy and me.

only five years old, yet he was thoughtful and great at studying a person’s expression. Cedrick could not

a good boy, Benny. I’ll come

waved at the man. “Go on. I’ll wait for

and pointed at her face, saying, “Daddy, I want a kiss on the cheek,

little girl wrapped her arms around his neck and forcefully planted

a good girl and do my best not

sound exactly promising, it was not easy for a

heart with warmth. Even tears began

back his tears, Cedrick gave a few reminders calmly