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 me and

been feeling insecure ever

would become unbearably anxious if she couldn’t see her

at Charles

He noticed it and was certain that something must have gone

shook his head. “Don’t overthink it. They’ll be back soon. It’s only halfway through the night. Why don’t you

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

tell us, my brother and I will go out and look for

relentless questioning of the children. Charles could

us the truth, Uncle Charles. Did something happen to Mommy and Daddy?”

to withstand the persistent questioning from the two, Charles finally gave in

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

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

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

Those are all just excuses made by adults. If

Let Cedrick answer the phone,” said

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

was really tired. Selfishly, Nico hoped they could sleep

Nico anymore? Your parents are

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

Her small body still trembled

moved further away from Charles and slept too.

hours later, the dark curtain of the sky gradually receded, revealing an incredibly bright, clear sky after the rain.

as Gwendolyn and Cedrick arrived at the laboratory, they

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

tenderly held him in her arms, gently patting his small. back. “I’m always here. I will never leave.”

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