The Ex and Her Riches

As his wife held him, Cedrick felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction. Suppressing the urge to cough, he spoke softly. “You’re right to scold me, Darling. I should’ve been more considerate tonight. If it will appease your anger, I don’t mind accepting some domestic punishment.”

“I can’t believe you’re still in the mood for jokes right now.” Irritated, Gwendolyn playfully punched him.

At that moment, Cedrick frowned, unable to resist drawing in a sharp breath.

Noticing his unusual reaction, Gwendolyn quickly expressed concern. “What’s wrong? Did I hurt you? Or are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere? Nico! Hurry, get the doctor to come over and check on

Cedrick!”

Cedrick took her hand, smiling faintly, and leaned his face closer. “I’m fine. All I need is a kiss from my wife.”

Gwendolyn stared at him. Still uneasy, she called for a doctor to examine him.

Upon examination, the doctor found that Cedrick had only suffered minor superficial injuries.

Knowing he was all right, Gwendolyn was completely relieved and left with him in the same car.

She had been on edge all night, and only then did her heart calm down. Leaning on Cedrick’s shoulder. she fell asleep.

Nico turned around and called out Cedrick’s name, but Cedrick immediately made a quiet gesture. My wife has been tired all night. She needs to rest well.

Seeing the concern in Cedrick’s eyes, Nico merely shrugged.

Sensing the warmth between the couple, Nico tactfully raised the partition between the front and back seats. He turned on the air conditioning, adjusting the temperature inside the car to a comfortable level.

They had the situation under control there, but over at the lab, all hell broke loose.

Zendaya woke up in the middle. Upon not seeing Gwendolyn, she burst into tears, giving Charles quite a scare.

“Are you having a nightmare? I’m here. There’s no need to be afraid,” reassured Charles.

couldn’t find Gwendolyn. Her crying intensified. “Where’s Mommy? I

little girl had been feeling insecure ever since Gwendolyn disappeared a few days ago.

such, she would become unbearably anxious if

sat up and looked at Charles with a cold expression. questioning, “Charles, tell me,

phone call. He noticed it and was certain that

night. Why don’t

child. If you don’t tell me the truth, I’ll

us, my brother and I will go out and

questioning of the children.

truth, Uncle Charles. Did something happen to Mommy and Daddy?” asked Zendaya.

two, Charles finally gave in and called

the call connected, Nico lowered his voice and answered, “What’s

for their parents. I really can’t soothe them. You should talk to them.” Charles switched his phone to

to sleep. When you wake up, you’ll be

If there’s really nothing wrong,

it. Let Cedrick answer the phone,” said

felt a bit embarrassed. “I’m afraid he can’t answer the phone now. They’ve already

lot had happened, and the couple was really tired. Selfishly, Nico hoped

I ever lied to you? Don’t you trust your Uncle Nico anymore? Your parents are

words, Zendaya sniffed and nodded. “Uncle Nico, please take good care of my dad and mom. My

up the phone, Zendaya pouted slightly, obediently nestling into Charles’ embrace. Her small body still trembled occasionally from her recent

a snort, Benedict moved further away

gradually receded, revealing an incredibly bright, clear sky after

Gwendolyn and Cedrick arrived at the laboratory, they quickly returned to the ward.

had just woken up. Suppressing the surprise in his eyes, he

the fatigue on Benedict’s face, Gwendolyn tenderly held him in her arms, gently patting his small. back. “I’m always here. I will

him down, coaxing him to sleep a little longer. Once