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.

Mommy? I want Mommy. Does Daddy and

had been feeling insecure ever since

become unbearably anxious

of crying. He sat up and looked at Charles with a cold expression. questioning, “Charles,

Gwendolyn quietly stepped outside to make a phone call. He noticed it and was certain that something must have gone wrong.

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 definitely

Benedict. “Stop treating me like a child. If you don’t tell me

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

children. Charles

Did something happen

to withstand the persistent questioning from the two, Charles finally gave in and called

and answered, “What’s the matter? We’re

calling for their parents. I really can’t soothe them. You should talk

you

excuses made by adults. If there’s really nothing wrong, why don’t they answer the phone

believe it. Let Cedrick answer the phone,” said

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

the couple was really tired. Selfishly, Nico hoped they could sleep a little

Uncle Nico anymore? Your parents

sniffed and nodded. “Uncle Nico, please take good care of my dad and mom. My brother and I will be good and wait for them to come

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

moved further away from Charles and

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

as Gwendolyn and Cedrick arrived at the laboratory, they quickly

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

in her arms, gently patting his small. back. “I’m always here.

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