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.

find Gwendolyn. Her crying intensified. “Where’s Mommy? I want Mommy. Does

little girl had been feeling insecure ever since Gwendolyn

such, she would become unbearably anxious if she couldn’t see

sound of crying. He sat up and looked at Charles with a cold expression. questioning, “Charles, tell

call. He noticed it and was certain

halfway through the night. Why don’t you sleep a bit more?

Benedict. “Stop treating me like a child. If you don’t tell me the truth, I’ll go out

tell us, my brother

children.

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

questioning from the two,

voice and answered, “What’s the matter? We’re on

I really can’t soothe them. You

When you

If there’s really nothing wrong, why don’t

believe it. Let Cedrick answer the

car, Nico felt a bit embarrassed. “I’m afraid he can’t answer

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

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

hearing Nico’s words, Zendaya sniffed and nodded. “Uncle Nico, please take good care of my dad and

into Charles’ embrace. Her small body still trembled occasionally

away from Charles

the sky gradually receded, revealing

Cedrick arrived at the laboratory, they quickly returned

woken up. Suppressing the surprise in his

face, Gwendolyn tenderly held him in her arms, gently patting his small. back. “I’m

comforting Benedict for a while, Gwendolyn gently put him down, coaxing him to sleep a little longer. Once he fell asleep