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.”

lips and nodded in response, suppressing the overwhelming despondency

next day

because Benedict had to be taken to the laboratory for his IV therapy. Hence, he helped the children wash

Cedrick got a police officer to deliver breakfast from the Federal

of the soy

horrible. I still like

Cedrick ate his food as if he was on autopilot; he

her head tilted in confusion. Just then, Benedict

picky. You’re lucky to have 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 won’t be available to take care of

“Oh… Okay.”

pouted unhappily and picked up her fork to continue eating. From

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

so he gave his

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

reality, Cedrick patted his son’s head and asked,

of the smell, but I

and ate the egg he

the

your kindergarten. Could you keep Benny company at the lab for the

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

the ward, Joshua entered with a medical tray to give Benedict

bed, but his mind soon wandered

if reading 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 care of Zendy

at studying a person’s expression. Cedrick could not be prouder of his son, and he bent forward to plant a kiss on

a good boy, Benny.

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

and pointed at her face, saying,

Cedrick walked over and kissed her gently on the cheek. To his surprise, the little girl wrapped her arms around his

good girl and do my best

not easy for a troublemaker like her to make

reassurance filled Cedrick’s heart with warmth. Even

gave a few reminders calmly and got up