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 Daddy and Mommy not want

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

she would become unbearably anxious

awakened by the sound of crying. He sat up and looked at Charles with a cold expression. questioning, “Charles, tell me, has something happened again?”

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

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

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

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

of the children. Charles could only sigh in resignation.

Uncle Charles. Did something happen

the two, Charles finally gave in and

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

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

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

adults. If there’s really nothing wrong, why

Cedrick answer the phone,”

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

lot had happened, and the couple was really tired.

trust your Uncle Nico anymore? Your parents are

Zendaya sniffed and nodded. “Uncle Nico, please take good care of my dad and mom. My brother and I will be good and wait for them to

phone, Zendaya pouted slightly, obediently nestling into Charles’ embrace. Her small body still trembled occasionally

a snort, Benedict moved further away from

later, the dark curtain of the sky gradually receded, revealing

arrived at the laboratory,

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

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

Gwendolyn gently put him down, coaxing him to sleep a