The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 808 Two Troublesome Children. 

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

had been feeling insecure ever since Gwendolyn

unbearably anxious if

of crying. He sat up and looked at Charles with a cold

Gwendolyn quietly stepped outside to make a phone call. He noticed it

the night. Why don’t you sleep a

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 our parents ourselves.”

of the children. Charles could only sigh in resignation.

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

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

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

really can’t soothe them. You should talk to them.” Charles

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

“Excuses.” Those are all just excuses made by adults. If there’s really nothing wrong, why

Cedrick answer the phone,” said

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

and the couple was really tired. Selfishly,

on now. Have I ever lied to you? Don’t you trust your Uncle Nico anymore? Your parents are

nodded. “Uncle Nico, please take good care of my dad

Zendaya pouted slightly, obediently nestling into Charles’ embrace. Her small body still trembled occasionally from her

away from

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

and Cedrick arrived at the

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

held him in her arms, gently

for a while, Gwendolyn gently put him down, coaxing him to sleep a little longer. Once he

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