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.

ever since Gwendolyn disappeared a few

she would become unbearably anxious

sound of crying. He sat up and looked at Charles with a cold expression. questioning, “Charles,

outside to make a phone call. He noticed it and was certain that something

It’s only halfway through the night. Why don’t you sleep a bit more? By

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

“Yes. If you don’t tell us, my brother and I will go out and look for our

the relentless questioning of the children. Charles could only sigh

Did something happen to Mommy and Daddy?”

from the two,

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

calling for their parents. I really can’t soothe them. You should

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

“Excuses.” Those are all just excuses made by adults. If

it. Let Cedrick answer the phone,”

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

the couple was really tired. Selfishly, Nico hoped they could sleep a little

your Uncle Nico anymore? Your parents are worn out from handling

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 to come back.”

nestling into Charles’ embrace. Her small body still trembled occasionally from her recent crying. Exhausted from crying, she fell

further away from Charles

gradually receded, revealing an incredibly bright, clear sky after the

the laboratory, they quickly returned to

surprise in his eyes, he

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

him to sleep a little longer. Once he