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.

find Gwendolyn. Her crying intensified. “Where’s Mommy? I want Mommy. Does Daddy and Mommy not want

ever since Gwendolyn

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

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

outside to make a phone call. He noticed it and was certain

soon. It’s only halfway through the night. Why

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

my brother and I will

of the children. Charles could only sigh in

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

two, Charles finally gave in and called Nico.

answered, “What’s the matter? We’re

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

you wake up, you’ll be able to see your mommy and

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

believe it. Let Cedrick answer the phone,” said

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

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

I ever 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

dad and mom. My brother and I will be good and wait for

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

Benedict moved further away from Charles and slept

curtain of the sky gradually receded, revealing

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

surprise in his eyes, he called out, “Mommy.”

held him in her arms,

Benedict for a while, Gwendolyn gently put him down, coaxing him to sleep a