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

had been feeling insecure ever since Gwendolyn disappeared a few

she would become unbearably anxious if

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

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

head. “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 time you wake up, they’ll

like a child. If you don’t tell me

us, my brother and I will go out and

the children. Charles could

us the truth, Uncle Charles. Did something happen

withstand the persistent questioning from the two, Charles

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

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

Charles’ words and go to sleep. When you wake up, you’ll

all just excuses made by adults. If there’s really nothing wrong, why don’t

believe it. Let Cedrick answer the phone,”

back seat of the car, Nico felt a bit 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.

you? Don’t you trust your Uncle Nico anymore? Your parents are worn out from handling their affairs. Why don’t you

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

obediently nestling into Charles’ embrace. Her small body still trembled occasionally from her recent crying. Exhausted from crying, she fell

Benedict moved further away from Charles and slept

of the sky gradually receded, revealing an incredibly bright, clear sky after

and Cedrick arrived at the laboratory, they

the surprise in his

fatigue on Benedict’s face, Gwendolyn tenderly held him in her arms, gently patting his small. back. “I’m always

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