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.

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

girl had been feeling insecure ever since Gwendolyn disappeared

become unbearably anxious if

crying. He sat up and looked at Charles with a cold expression. questioning, “Charles, tell

He noticed it and was certain

be back soon. It’s only halfway through the night. Why don’t you

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

my brother and I will go out and look for our

relentless questioning of the children. Charles could only sigh in

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

the two, Charles finally gave

connected, Nico lowered his voice and answered, “What’s the matter? We’re on

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

sleep. When you

are all just excuses made by adults. If there’s really nothing wrong, why don’t they answer the phone themselves?

doesn’t believe it. Let Cedrick

bit embarrassed.

tired. Selfishly, Nico hoped they could sleep a

I ever lied to you? Don’t you trust your Uncle Nico anymore? Your parents are worn out from handling their affairs. Why don’t you let them

nodded. “Uncle Nico, please take good care of my dad and mom. My brother

Charles’ embrace. Her small body still trembled occasionally from

moved further away from Charles and

receded, revealing an incredibly bright, clear sky after the

Cedrick arrived at the laboratory, they quickly

up. Suppressing the surprise in his eyes, he called

him in her arms,

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