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.

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

ever since Gwendolyn disappeared a few days

anxious if she couldn’t

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

a phone call. He noticed it

It’s only halfway through the night. Why don’t you sleep a bit more? By the

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

my brother and I will

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

Did something happen to Mommy

two, Charles finally gave in and called Nico.

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

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

“Listen to Charles’ words and go to sleep. When you wake up, you’ll be able to see your

made by adults. If there’s

Cedrick answer the phone,”

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

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

Your parents are worn out from handling their affairs. Why don’t you let them rest for a while?”

please take good care of my dad and

small body still

moved further away from

receded, revealing an incredibly bright,

the

the surprise

in her arms, gently patting his small. back. “I’m always here.

Gwendolyn gently put him down, coaxing him to sleep