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.

Her crying intensified. “Where’s Mommy? I want

had been feeling insecure ever since

become unbearably anxious if she couldn’t see her

He sat up and looked at Charles with

call. He noticed

It’s only halfway through the night. Why don’t you sleep a bit more? By the time you wake up, they’ll definitely

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

brother and I will go

of the children.

truth, Uncle Charles. Did something happen to Mommy and

questioning from the two, Charles finally gave in and

the call connected, Nico lowered his voice and answered, “What’s

and Zendy are awake again, calling for their parents. I really can’t soothe them. You should talk to them.” Charles switched his phone to speaker mode.

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

Those are all just excuses made by adults. If there’s really nothing wrong, why don’t they

Cedrick answer the

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

lot had happened, and the couple was really tired. Selfishly, Nico

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

Zendaya 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

embrace. Her small body still trembled occasionally from her recent crying.

a snort, Benedict moved further away

gradually receded, revealing an incredibly bright,

as Gwendolyn and Cedrick arrived at the laboratory, they quickly returned to the

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

fatigue on Benedict’s face, Gwendolyn tenderly held him in her arms, gently patting his small. back.

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