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.

“Where’s Mommy? I want Mommy. Does Daddy and

little girl had been feeling insecure ever

become unbearably anxious if she couldn’t see

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

noticed it and was certain that

overthink it. They’ll be back soon. It’s only halfway through the night. Why don’t you sleep a bit more? By the time

failed to reassure Benedict. “Stop treating me like a child. If you don’t

us, my brother and I will

relentless questioning of the children. Charles

something happen to Mommy and Daddy?”

withstand the persistent questioning from the two, Charles finally gave in and called Nico.

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

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

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

made by adults. If there’s really

believe it. Let Cedrick answer the phone,” said

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

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

on now. Have I ever lied to you? Don’t you trust your Uncle Nico anymore? Your parents are worn out from handling their affairs. Why don’t you let them

Nico’s words, 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

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

away from Charles and slept too.

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

Cedrick arrived at the laboratory, they quickly

the surprise

her arms,

gently put him down, coaxing him to sleep a little longer. Once