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.

Mommy? I want Mommy. Does Daddy and Mommy not

had been feeling insecure ever since

anxious

at

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

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

“Stop treating me like a child. If you don’t

us, my brother and I

relentless questioning of the children. Charles could only sigh in

Did something happen to Mommy and Daddy?”

questioning from the two, Charles finally gave in and called

voice and answered, “What’s the

soothe them. You should talk to them.” Charles switched

words and go to sleep. When you wake up, you’ll be able

just excuses made by adults. If there’s

it. Let Cedrick

car, Nico felt a bit embarrassed.

and the couple was really tired. Selfishly, Nico

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

Nico, please take good care of my dad and mom. My brother and I

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

Benedict moved further away from Charles and slept too.

of the sky gradually receded, revealing an incredibly bright, clear sky after the rain.

Cedrick arrived at the

the surprise in his eyes, he called out,

face, Gwendolyn tenderly held him in her arms,

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