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.

Mommy? I want Mommy. Does Daddy and Mommy not want me and

ever

unbearably anxious if she couldn’t see her

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

Gwendolyn quietly stepped outside to make a phone call. He noticed it and was

Why don’t you sleep a bit more? By the time you wake up, they’ll

like a child. If you don’t tell me

“Yes. If you don’t tell us, my brother and I will go out and look for our parents ourselves.”

relentless questioning of the children. Charles could only sigh

the truth, Uncle Charles. Did something happen to

the two, Charles

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

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

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

made by adults. If there’s really nothing wrong, why don’t they answer the

believe it. Let Cedrick answer the phone,”

the back seat of the car, Nico felt a bit embarrassed. “I’m afraid he can’t

the couple was really tired. Selfishly, Nico hoped they could

Don’t you trust your Uncle Nico anymore? Your parents are worn out from handling their affairs. Why

please take good care of my dad and mom. My

body still trembled occasionally

away

the sky gradually receded, revealing an

at the laboratory, they quickly returned to the

the surprise in his eyes, he called

Benedict’s face, Gwendolyn tenderly held him in her arms, gently patting his small. back. “I’m always here. I will never

sleep a little longer. Once he fell asleep again, she left the ward with Charles.