The Ex and Her Riches

After returning to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and taking a shower, Cedrick got back into his car. He changed his clothes and thoughtfully prepared an excuse for his change of attire.

If his wife were to ask, he would explain that he had an emotional argument with Joe. Then, he would it resulted in his coat getting dirty, and that was why he had to change his clothes.

The mere thought of returning home to rest in the arms of his sweet, soft wife cleared away all the gloom that had previously clouded his mind.

The clock on the wall pointed to two o’clock. The lab’s ward was very quiet. The breathing of two children. could be heard.

Gwendolyn sat worriedly by the bed, her fingers sliding across her phone. He hasn’t returned yet. Could it be that the matter with Joe is quite tricky? Or is it that Joe is up to his old tricks again?

After much hesitation, Gwendolyn decided to put down her phone, fearing she might interrupt his work.

After tossing and turning in bed for a while, she decided to step out for some fresh air. Just as she opened the door, she saw Cedrick’s happy face.

“Where are you going. Darling?” he asked.

Seeing him in a new set of clothes, Gwendolyn looked him up and down, then asked with a hint of suspicion, “What have you been up to?”

He recited his prepared excuse, and Gwendolyn didn’t question any further. She led him into the ward, and the two of them settled down to sleep together on the small accompanying bed at the side.

The next morning. Zendaya jumped directly between her parents, propping up her small face with her hands, blinking.

Gwendolyn was still sleepy as she held her precious daughter in her arms.

Feeling the presence of a little girl coming between them, Cedrick opened his eyes. “Zendy.”

Upon hearing his disgruntled voice, Zendaya immediately put on a pitiful look. She wrapped her arms around Gwendolyn’s neck and complained, “Mommy, Daddy is being mean to me. You need to manage your husband well.”

Amused by her daughter’s words, Gwendolyn stood up, carrying Zendaya to Benedict’s bed.

The mother and her two children lay under one blanket while Cedrick was pitifully left aside.

Gwendolyn handed Benedict a warm quilt, asking with concern, “How are you feeling now, Benny? Is there anything else that’s bothering you?”

shook his head. “Mommy, I’m not feeling unwell. Are

Gwendolyn could probably guess what he wanted to do. “Is there anything you feel like

whispering, “I want Daddy and Mommy to be

his dream, his mom and dad were taken away by a monster. The monster even threatened that if he didn’t behave, his mom

felt so real. A monstrous creature was about to devour his entire family with its gaping. blood-stained

accompany him out for fun. She didn’t expect that he

had happened recently, she could understand Benedict’s fear. She held him tighter. and promised, “If

never showing any signs of fear or terror. That time, however, it seemed he was truly scared.

words, Cedrick realized that he had been too busy recently and hadn’t spent enough quality time with his children. Swiftly, he got out of bed and gathered his kids and their mother into his

the embrace of his dad and mom. His short hair brushed against his mom, nuzzling her gently.

wrapped her arms around Gwendolyn’s neck and asked, “Mommy, will you always stay with me and Benny?”

than one would think. Recently, her dad and morn had been dealing with issues

Daddy and Mommy will never let any bad people bully you. It’s still early, so sleep a

matter concerning Joe, Zendaya had been staying in the lab. Unlike Benedict, she was meant to live a normal childhood,

girl nodded.

a place of comfort, they

to vibrate. It

two children, Cedrick had no choice

Nico was calling to tell him about Joe’s case.

he knew without needing to be told. Joe had committed such a monstrous crime that, aside from the death penalty, there

errors, the execution by firing squad will be carried out within seven days. At last, Joe

Cedrick spoke. “Hmm, does he have

all, Joe was once Cedrick’s closest companion and dearest friend. If he hadn’t strayed from the right path, he wouldn’t have ended up in

he wants to see you one

“Understood.”

few words into Gwendolyn’s ear. then picked up his coat and walked out. He also had something to discuss

two bottles of fine wine. He also had

last time he and Joe had dinner together.