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

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

would become unbearably anxious if

of crying. He sat up and looked at

phone call. He noticed it and was certain that something must

“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

a child. If you don’t

us, my brother and I will go out and look for our parents

the relentless questioning of the children. Charles

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

to withstand the persistent questioning from the two, Charles

call connected, Nico lowered his voice and answered, “What’s the matter? We’re on our way back.”

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

you wake up, you’ll be able to see your mommy

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

believe it. Let Cedrick answer the

embarrassed. “I’m afraid

had happened, and the couple was really tired.

Your parents are worn out from handling their affairs. Why

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.”

body still trembled occasionally from her recent crying. Exhausted

snort, Benedict moved further away from Charles and

gradually receded, revealing an incredibly bright, clear sky

Cedrick arrived at the laboratory,

had just woken up. Suppressing the surprise in his eyes,

him in her arms, gently

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