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.

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

girl had been feeling insecure ever since Gwendolyn disappeared

anxious if she couldn’t see

looked at Charles with

stepped outside to make a phone call. He noticed it

it. They’ll be back soon. It’s only halfway through the night. Why don’t you

child. If you don’t tell

If you don’t tell us, my brother and I will go out

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

the truth, Uncle Charles. Did something happen

the two, Charles finally gave in

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

are awake again, calling for their parents. I really can’t soothe them. You should talk to them.” Charles switched

you wake

made by adults. If there’s really nothing wrong,

believe it. Let Cedrick answer the phone,”

a bit embarrassed. “I’m afraid he can’t

was really tired. Selfishly, Nico hoped they

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

take good care of my dad and mom. My brother and I will be good and wait for them to

body still trembled occasionally from her recent crying. Exhausted from crying, she fell asleep on

away

dark curtain of the sky gradually receded, revealing an incredibly bright,

Cedrick arrived at the laboratory, they quickly

had just woken up. Suppressing the surprise in his eyes, he called

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

to sleep a little longer. Once he fell asleep