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

little girl had been feeling insecure ever since Gwendolyn disappeared

she would become unbearably anxious

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

quietly stepped outside to make a phone call. He noticed it and

Why don’t you sleep a bit more? By the

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

also chimed in. “Yes. If you don’t tell us, my brother and

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

us the truth, Uncle Charles. Did something happen

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

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

can’t soothe them. You should talk

to Charles’ words and go to sleep. When you wake

all just excuses made by adults. If

doesn’t believe it. Let Cedrick answer the phone,”

embarrassed. “I’m afraid he can’t answer the phone now. They’ve

lot had happened, and the couple was really tired. Selfishly, Nico hoped they could sleep a little longer.

on now. Have 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 rest for a while?”

of my dad and mom. My brother and I will be good and wait for them to come back.”

small body still trembled occasionally from

moved further away from Charles and slept too.

curtain of the sky gradually receded,

Cedrick arrived at the laboratory, they quickly

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

him in her arms, gently patting his

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