Wooing My Ex-Wife

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.

intensified. “Where’s Mommy? I want

feeling insecure ever since Gwendolyn disappeared

anxious if she

the sound of crying. He sat up and looked at Charles with a cold expression.

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

be back soon. It’s only halfway through the night. Why don’t you sleep a bit

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

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

questioning of the children. Charles could only sigh

the truth, Uncle Charles. Did something happen

persistent questioning from the two, Charles finally

and answered, “What’s the matter?

soothe them. You should talk to them.” Charles switched

and go to sleep. When you

adults. If there’s

Let Cedrick answer

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

couple was really tired. Selfishly, Nico hoped they

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

my dad and mom. My brother

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

away from

curtain of the sky gradually receded, revealing an

soon as Gwendolyn and Cedrick arrived at the laboratory,

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

tenderly held him in her arms, gently patting

coaxing him to sleep a little longer. Once he