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.

Gwendolyn. Her crying intensified. “Where’s Mommy? I want Mommy. Does Daddy and Mommy not want me

had been feeling insecure ever since Gwendolyn

would become unbearably anxious if

up and looked at Charles with a cold expression.

phone call. He noticed it and was certain that something must have gone wrong.

night. Why

reassure Benedict. “Stop treating me like a child. If you don’t tell me

“Yes. If you don’t tell us, my brother and I will

relentless questioning of the children. Charles could only sigh in resignation.

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

two, Charles finally gave in and

call connected, Nico lowered his voice and answered, “What’s the matter? We’re on our way

calling for their parents. I really can’t soothe them. You should talk

to sleep. When you wake up, you’ll be able to see

are all just excuses made by adults. If there’s really nothing wrong, why don’t they answer the phone

believe it. Let Cedrick answer the phone,”

of the car, Nico felt a bit embarrassed. “I’m afraid he

was really tired. Selfishly, Nico hoped

Don’t you trust your Uncle Nico anymore? Your parents are worn out

dad and mom. My brother and I will be good and wait for them

Charles’ embrace. Her small body still trembled occasionally from her recent crying. Exhausted from

away

of the sky gradually receded, revealing an

soon as Gwendolyn and Cedrick arrived at the laboratory,

up. Suppressing the surprise in his eyes, he called out,

her arms, gently

while, Gwendolyn gently put him down, coaxing him to sleep a little