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.

second ago. When he turned to stare at Cedrick, something flitted through his

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

to Benedict, “Stop crying! How could you not recognize your own father? Once you’re older, I’m packing you off to

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

I’ll spank you!”

returned Zendaya to her cradle

you know. He’s still a baby. Threatening him with military training and spanking? Are you itching

your manic episodes. I can still remember

pulled out the big

in her throat. She was caught in

mere mention of her manic episodes overwhelmed her with guilt. Of course, she could never bear to hit him; she merely wanted to scare him with

her misery and extended an olive branch by kissing

want me to be in pain. It’s the same for me. Benny’s still a

his kiss and asked, “When he’s older, will you really send him to the

them to face some hardships.

carefully thought things

that age–old adage,

the agreed–upon date to detain Annie. Alas, Cedrick was summoned to the Federal Bureau of

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

of the case and his position as the leader of

“It’s okay. Your work is important. Going to the island to detain Annie is a simple

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

match for

could not play hooky on official business, Cedrick could

yourself, Gwenny. Call me if anything happens, or ask Nico to help you. Please don’t get

Gwendolyn nodded reassuringly.

conversation, they fell asleep in each other’s

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

from lady luck herself, for Gwendolyn did not relapse that night, and the couple enjoyed a

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

and habitually

surprise, she found a pink Post–it on her