The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Hearing that, Zendaya exclaimed in excitement, “That’s a great idea! The next time I get a chance, I must try it with Daddy!”

Charles smiled and abstained from indulging in the exquisite seafood feast spread on the table. Instead, he delicately peeled a shrimp, dipped it in sauce, and fed it to Zendaya.

Zendaya’s cheeks bulged as Charles fed her bite after bite within just two minutes. “Uncle Charles, please slow down. I haven’t finished eating yet.”

Charles patiently fetched a tissue and wiped the oil stains from the corner of her mouth. “Is it delicious?”

“Delicious!” Zendaya smiled sweetly and asked, “Uncle Charles, why do you want to go on a blind date? Are you planning to get married? Uncle Charles, after you get married, will you still pamper me like this?”

Charles gently ruffled her hair and placed a tender kiss on her forehead. “Uncle Charles loves you the most, Zendy. No one can ever replace the special place you hold in my heart.”

He gazed at Zendaya’s delicate face which reminded him of Gwendolyn’s when she was young. Taking her little hand in his, he placed it gently over his heart. “Little Zendy, you reside right here in my heart. This special place will always be reserved for you.”

Although Zendaya was not his biological daughter, and they had no blood relation, she was an irreplaceable treasure in his life.

Zendaya blinked her cute and mischievous eyes and asked, “What about Benny? Where does he live in your heart?”

Charles’ jawline tightened, and the smile on his face slowly faded. He remained silent for a moment, unable to find the words to respond.

He felt a deep sense of guilt toward Benedict. Every time he saw Benedict’s frail and sickly condition, he couldn’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of remorse, as if he had committed a grave crime.

In the past few years, he had tried every possible means to please Benedict and make amends for his actions. However, when it came to Benedict…

Charles lowered his gaze, lost in deep contemplation.

Zendaya noticed his sadness and reached out to cup his handsome face in her tiny hands. She spoke with a sincere and comforting tone. “Uncle Charles, don’t be sad. Benny doesn’t want to see you right now because he’s not feeling well and is in a bad mood. But I’m sure he will come to understand that you’re a good person, and he will like you just as much as I do.”

Charles pressed his lips together, wearing a slightly bitter expression. He let out a sigh. “Zendy, you don’t understand. I have done something that has caused harm to Benny, and because of that, Benny won’t forgive me.”

Benedict was incredibly intelligent. At just five years old, he could solve math problems that were typically given in the first year of junior high school. However, he was also introverted, quiet, and rarely smiled.

Since Benedict was incredibly intelligent, it was impossible to conceal the truth of his illness from him. Benedict had picked up on the clues during his previous conversations with Cedrick, leading him to deduce the true cause of his condition.

Since then, Benedict refused to see Charles and rejected any gifts that Charles offered him.

her big doe eyes blinking as mischievous thoughts swirled in her

I’ll take you there, Uncle Charles. Benny loves me

hour later, Zendaya quietly opened the door to the laboratory that

delicate face leaned against the headboard as he received an IV drip. He

was alone in the

room and

his thoughts and turned his attention to Zendaya standing at the door. He spoke in a calm and composed

him. She asked with concern, “Have

expression as he responded, “I convinced Mommy to leave.

a small stool, and with nimble movements, made

you during your infusion. I’m

about to say something, he noticed a movement out of the corner of

narrowed as he noticed someone standing outside the room. From the glimpse of a dark suit cuff, he could tell

furrowed, his eyes growing colder as he

seemed to always be

refused straight away, “I don’t need your

I want to

and if Daddy finds out, he will definitely punish me. This is the safest

was incredibly clingy. Once she latched onto him, it was impossible to shake

at a loss for words, finding himself

emphasized, “You can stay, but please don’t disturb

slight hint of guilt flickered in her eyes. “Benny, who do you consider

Benedict was expressionless.

would expect from a five-year-old child. Instead, it exuded a calm

carried an undertone as he replied, “The irrelevant person is well aware of

door was slightly ajar, allowing Charles to overhear the conversation between the siblings inside the room. He could also clearly

the doorknob

sense of guilt overwhelmed Charles’ heart. Feeling helpless, Charles

in a dark green military uniform, exuding an air

was the first to break the silence. “Mr. Jenson, have you just completed your official duties with the

a casual tone. “Gwenny went to the company to handle some matters, and Benny is alone in the lab. I came since I have some free time. Why are you standing at the door instead of

direct eye contact with Cedrick, and replied, “I’ve finished my visit. I