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.

looked around but couldn’t find Gwendolyn. Her crying intensified. “Where’s Mommy? I want Mommy. Does Daddy and Mommy not

ever since Gwendolyn

would become unbearably anxious if she

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

noticed it and was certain that something must have gone wrong.

shook his 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

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

chimed in. “Yes. If you don’t tell us, my brother and

questioning of the children. Charles could only

truth, Uncle Charles. Did something happen to Mommy

two,

lowered his voice and answered, “What’s the matter? We’re on our way back.”

really can’t soothe them. You should talk to them.”

sleep. When you wake

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

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

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

really tired. Selfishly, Nico hoped they could sleep

now. Have I ever lied to you? Don’t you trust your Uncle Nico anymore? Your parents are worn out from handling their

take good care of my dad and mom.

hanging up the phone, Zendaya pouted slightly, obediently nestling into Charles’ embrace. Her small body still trembled

away from Charles and slept too.

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

Gwendolyn and Cedrick arrived at the laboratory, they quickly returned to the ward.

up. Suppressing the surprise in

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

him to sleep a little longer.