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.”

merely pursed his lips and nodded in response,

the next day

hours of sleep because Benedict had to be taken to the laboratory for his IV therapy. Hence, he helped

police officer to deliver breakfast from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s cafeteria

the soy milk when she frowned and stuck her

here is horrible. I still

as if he was on autopilot; he had

called out, her head tilted in

night? Mommy and Daddy will be busy for the next few days,

“Oh… Okay.”

eating. From then on, she did not comment about the

the whole night had given Cedrick a terrible complexion and obvious dark circles under his

bad, so he gave his

like eating eggs. The IV drips messed up my appetite. I only feel

Cedrick patted his son’s head and asked, “Are you feeling

I just can’t eat the egg because of

smiled and ate the

Cedrick brought the children to the

few days of leave for you at your kindergarten. Could

who sat obediently in the high chair, bobbed her

a medical tray to give Benedict the IV fluids. Meanwhile, Zendaya sat beside

soon wandered off as he

the man’s mind, Benedict looked up and said decisively, “Daddy, I’ll be fine with Zendy here. You still have a lot of work, right? You can go. I’ll take good

was only five years old, yet he was thoughtful and great at studying a person’s expression. Cedrick could not be prouder of his son, and he bent forward to

Benny. I’ll

the man. “Go on. I’ll wait for you

her face, saying, “Daddy,

his surprise, the little girl wrapped her arms around his neck and forcefully planted a

I’ll be a good girl and do

it did not sound exactly promising, it was not easy for a

reassurance filled Cedrick’s heart with warmth. Even tears began to well

Cedrick gave a few