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.

couldn’t find Gwendolyn. Her crying intensified. “Where’s Mommy? I want Mommy. Does Daddy and Mommy not want me and Benny

little girl had been feeling insecure ever since Gwendolyn disappeared a few days ago.

unbearably anxious if she couldn’t

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

He noticed

his head. “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 time you

treating me like a child. If you don’t tell me the truth, I’ll go out and find it

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

the relentless questioning of the children. Charles could only sigh in resignation.

Did something happen to Mommy

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

answered,

their parents. I really can’t soothe them.

When you wake up,

excuses made by adults. If there’s really nothing wrong, why don’t they answer the

believe it. Let Cedrick answer the phone,” said Charles.

at the back seat of the car, Nico felt a bit embarrassed. “I’m

was really tired. Selfishly, Nico

anymore? Your parents are worn out from handling their affairs. Why don’t you let them rest for

Nico’s words, Zendaya sniffed and nodded. “Uncle Nico, please take good care of my dad

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

snort, Benedict moved further away from Charles

dark curtain of the sky gradually receded, revealing an incredibly

the

up. Suppressing the surprise in his eyes,

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