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.

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

ever since Gwendolyn disappeared a few

such, she would become unbearably anxious if she couldn’t

up and looked at Charles with a cold

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

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

failed to reassure Benedict. “Stop treating me like a child. If you don’t tell me the truth, I’ll

us, my brother and I will

children. Charles could only

truth, Uncle Charles. Did something happen

the two, Charles finally gave in and called Nico.

and answered, “What’s the matter? We’re on our way back.”

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

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

snorted. “Excuses.” Those are all just excuses made by adults. If there’s really nothing wrong,

Let Cedrick answer the phone,” said

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

tired.

Your parents are worn out from handling their affairs.

good care of my dad and mom. My brother

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

a snort, Benedict moved further away

hours later, the dark curtain of the sky gradually receded, revealing an incredibly bright, clear sky after

the laboratory,

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

in her arms, gently patting his small. back.

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