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.

intensified. “Where’s Mommy? I want Mommy. Does Daddy and Mommy not want me and Benny anymore?”

insecure ever

unbearably anxious if she couldn’t see

and looked at Charles with a cold expression. questioning, “Charles, tell me, has something

to make a phone call. He noticed it and was

be back soon. It’s only halfway through the night. Why don’t you sleep a bit more? By the time you wake up, they’ll definitely

child. If you don’t tell me

my brother and I will

relentless questioning of the children. Charles could only sigh in

the truth, Uncle Charles. Did something happen

persistent questioning from the two,

answered, “What’s the

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

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

are all just excuses made by adults. If there’s really nothing wrong, why don’t

believe it. Let Cedrick

car, Nico felt a bit embarrassed. “I’m afraid

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

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

Nico, please take good care of my dad and

embrace. Her small body still trembled occasionally from her recent crying. Exhausted from crying, she fell asleep on his

moved further away

of the sky gradually receded,

the laboratory,

Suppressing the surprise in his eyes, he called

the fatigue on Benedict’s face, Gwendolyn tenderly held him in her arms, gently patting his small. back. “I’m always here. I will

Gwendolyn gently put him down, coaxing him to sleep a little longer. Once he fell asleep again, she left the ward