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 Mommy. Does Daddy and

insecure ever since Gwendolyn disappeared a few days

become unbearably anxious

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

make a phone call. He noticed it and was certain that something must have gone wrong.

overthink it. They’ll be back soon. It’s only halfway through the night. Why don’t

child. If you don’t tell me the truth, I’ll go out and find

don’t tell us, my brother and

of the children. Charles could

us the truth, Uncle Charles. Did something happen to

two,

answered, “What’s

their parents. I really can’t soothe

words and go to sleep. When you wake up, you’ll be able to see your mommy and

snorted. “Excuses.” Those are all just excuses made by adults. If there’s really nothing wrong, why don’t they

Let Cedrick answer the phone,” said Charles.

car, Nico felt a bit embarrassed. “I’m afraid he can’t answer

the couple was really tired. Selfishly,

anymore? Your parents are worn out from handling their affairs.

dad and mom.

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

Benedict moved further away from Charles and slept too.

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

as Gwendolyn and Cedrick arrived at the laboratory, they quickly

Suppressing the surprise in

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

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