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.

crying intensified. “Where’s Mommy? I

had been feeling insecure ever since Gwendolyn disappeared

unbearably anxious if she couldn’t see

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

outside to make a phone call. He noticed it and was certain that something must have gone wrong.

the night. Why don’t you sleep a bit more? By the time you wake up, they’ll definitely be

you don’t tell me the truth, I’ll go out

tell us, my brother and I will go

the relentless questioning of the children. Charles could

truth, Uncle Charles. Did something happen to Mommy and Daddy?” asked Zendaya.

persistent questioning from the two, Charles finally gave in

voice and answered, “What’s the matter? We’re on

soothe them.

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

adults. If there’s really nothing wrong, why don’t they

Cedrick answer

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

the couple was really tired.

you? Don’t you trust your Uncle Nico anymore? Your parents are

take good care of my dad and mom. My brother and

Her small body still trembled occasionally from her recent crying. Exhausted from crying,

away from

the sky gradually receded, revealing an incredibly bright,

Gwendolyn and Cedrick arrived at the laboratory, they quickly

up. Suppressing the surprise in his eyes, he called out, “Mommy.”

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

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