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.

Gwendolyn. Her crying intensified. “Where’s Mommy? I want Mommy. Does

insecure ever since Gwendolyn disappeared a few

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

by the sound of crying. He sat up and looked at Charles

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

through the night. Why don’t you sleep a

you don’t tell me the truth, I’ll go

also chimed in. “Yes. If you don’t tell us, my brother and I will go out and look for our parents ourselves.”

questioning of the children. Charles could only sigh in

truth, Uncle Charles. Did something happen

from the two, Charles finally gave

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

parents. I really can’t soothe them. You should talk to

When you wake up, you’ll be able to see

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

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

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

was really tired. Selfishly, Nico hoped they

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

hearing Nico’s words, Zendaya sniffed and nodded. “Uncle Nico, please take good care of my dad and mom. My brother and I will be good

phone, Zendaya pouted slightly, obediently nestling into Charles’ embrace. Her small body still trembled occasionally from her recent crying. Exhausted from crying, she fell asleep on

snort, Benedict moved further away from Charles

sky gradually receded, revealing an incredibly bright, clear sky after the rain.

the laboratory, they

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

him in her arms, gently patting his small.

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