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.

Mommy? I want Mommy. Does Daddy and Mommy not want me

had been feeling insecure ever since

she would become unbearably anxious if she couldn’t see her

He sat up and looked at Charles

a phone call. He noticed it and was

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

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

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

questioning of the children. Charles could

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

questioning from the two, Charles finally

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

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

you

Those are all just excuses made by adults. If

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

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

was really tired. Selfishly,

I ever lied to you? Don’t you trust your Uncle Nico anymore? Your parents are worn out

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

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

away from Charles and slept

gradually receded, revealing an incredibly bright, clear sky

as Gwendolyn and Cedrick arrived at the laboratory, they

woken up. Suppressing the surprise in his eyes, he called

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

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