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.

to stare at Cedrick, something flitted through his

Maybe I should just leave if they’re both offended by me.

not recognize your own father? Once you’re older, I’m packing you off to endure the grueling military training at the Federal Bureau of

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

it, or I’ll spank

to her cradle and took the crying Benedict away

still a baby. Threatening him with military training and

of your manic episodes. I can still remember how painful it was. Can you really bear to hit me,

pulled out

her throat. She was

with guilt. Of course, she could never bear to

her misery and extended an

don’t want me to be in

returned his kiss and asked, “When he’s older, will you really send him to the Federal Bureau of Investigation?”

good for them to face some hardships. Besides, he’s lucky to receive training at the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a boy.”

remained silent. If he had carefully thought things

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

Annie. Alas, Cedrick was summoned to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to solve a serial murder case, which had dominated the headlines in

with the day they planned to travel to Summerbank Island to seize Annie. Thus, Cedrick failed to

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 join the investigation efforts and

him, “It’s okay. Your work is important. Going to the island to detain

be with you,” replied Cedrick somberly.

said, “Everything 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

could not play hooky on official business, Cedrick could only encourage himself to be more optimistic about the situation.

anything happens, or

Gwendolyn nodded reassuringly.

they fell asleep in each other’s arms.

prevent herself from becoming bedridden from a manic episode, Gwendolyn had pre–emptively received an intravenous infusion at the lab to improve the efficacy of her

luck herself, for Gwendolyn did

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

the lights and habitually reached

surprise, she found a pink