The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 587 Spare The Rod And Spoil The Child

Gwendolyn said, “Don’t make a big deal out of it. Regardless of what tricks Annie and Paul have up their sleeves, we’re in Chanacan territory now. They won’t be too brazen on foreign soil.”

Cedrick remained unconvinced. He offered, “I’ll ask Nico to stand guard with some men along the coast. They can immediately travel to Summerbank Island and help you if something happens.”

Gwendolyn thought the proposed arrangement was more appropriate and nodded in agreement. She turned around and cupped his face, brushing his lips with a gentle kiss.

“That’s a good plan, Hubby.”

Cedrick used the chance to wrap his arm around her waist. His tone deepened as he asked, “Will you give me a reward for that, Darling?”

“What do you have in mind?”

He replied by poking her waist with his fingers. The implications were clear.

Gwendolyn was immediately disgruntled. They had already spent a passionate night together yesterday after several days apart.

Her muscles were still aching from their intense session last night, and she did not wish to torment herself further.

She jabbed his head with a finger and chided, “Stop playing around. Wasn’t last night enough for you? You’re seldom home, so you should use this time to check on the babies. Spend some time with Benny and Zendy. Don’t forget that Grandpa’s sick too. You’ve got plenty of people to visit.”

Cedrick hid his disappointment. He could not argue against visiting Valentino or his children.

The fridge at Harrick Villa was looking relatively empty after a few days of vacancy.

Gwendolyn found it too troublesome to stock up on fresh ingredients and decided to visit Valentino’s villa for a free meal instead.

Benedict and Zendaya had visibly grown taller in just a few days.

Cedrick lifted his daughter and felt as though she had grown heavier. They were clearly well taken care of in Valentino’s household.

Alas, Zendaya appeared to have forgotten him after a few days. She scrunched her brows in confusion and cried, looking distressed.

Cedrick frowned and struggled to coax her into calming down.

Eventually, Gwendolyn stepped in and lifted Zendaya from his arms. She clucked her tongue at him and teased, “See. Zendaya doesn’t want to acknowledge you as her dad because you hardly visit the children. You better step up; your position as their father is hanging by a thread.”

Stubbornly, Cedrick picked up Benedict from the other cradle as if to prove Gwendolyn wrong.

flitted through his bright gaze, and he soon

was speechless at the children’s display. Maybe I should just leave if they’re both

toward his son than his daughter, and he said sternly to Benedict, “Stop crying! How could you not recognize your own father? Once you’re older, I’m packing

his father’s threats. His tears flowed freely as his anguished wails

or I’ll spank

getting angrier by the second. She carefully returned Zendaya to her cradle and took

still a baby. Threatening him

episodes. I can still remember how painful it was. Can you really bear

pulled out the

in her throat. She was caught

with guilt. Of course, she could never bear to hit him; she merely wanted to scare him with empty threats.

her misery and extended an olive branch by kissing

me, Gwenny; you don’t want me to be in pain. It’s the same for me. Benny’s still a baby. I was

and asked, “When he’s older, will you really send him to the Federal Bureau of

and explained. “Boys shouldn’t be spoiled. It’s good for them to face some hardships. Besides, he’s lucky to receive training at the Federal

silent. If he had carefully thought things over, she would not

the rod and spoil the child. Gwendolyn agreed wholeheartedly with that age–old adage, which was

was summoned to the Federal Bureau of

to Summerbank Island to seize Annie. Thus, Cedrick failed to make

was infuriated when he received the news. However, given the gravity of the case and his position as the leader of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, he needed to

to

worried because I can’t be with you,” replied Cedrick somberly.

will be fine. Even if you overlook my background in jiu–jitsu, Annie’s stick–like limbs are no match for me. You’re even sending Nico and some backup to stand guard along

hooky on official business, Cedrick could only encourage himself to be

try to shoulder everything yourself, Gwenny. Call me if anything happens, or ask Nico to

Gwendolyn nodded reassuringly.

fell asleep in each

manic episode, Gwendolyn had pre–emptively received an intravenous infusion at the lab

received a visit from lady luck herself, for Gwendolyn did not relapse that night, and the

so the house was empty by the time Gwendolyn awoke. The silence was even more obvious in the

the lights and habitually reached

found a pink Post–it on her