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.

Gwendolyn. Her crying intensified. “Where’s Mommy? I want Mommy. Does Daddy and Mommy not want me and Benny

little girl had been feeling insecure ever since Gwendolyn disappeared a few days

unbearably anxious if

and looked at

a phone call. He noticed it and was certain that

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

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

you don’t tell us, my brother and I will go out and look

the children. Charles could only

truth, Uncle Charles. Did something happen to

persistent questioning from the two, Charles finally gave in 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

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

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

believe it. Let Cedrick answer the phone,”

the back seat of the car, Nico felt a bit embarrassed. “I’m afraid he can’t answer the phone now. They’ve

tired. Selfishly, Nico hoped they could sleep a

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

please take good care of my dad and mom. My brother and I will

nestling into Charles’ embrace. Her small body still trembled occasionally

snort, Benedict moved further away from Charles

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

Cedrick arrived at the laboratory, they quickly returned

the surprise in his eyes, he called out,

held him in her arms, gently patting

to sleep a little longer. Once he fell asleep