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.

big doe eyes blinking as mischievous thoughts swirled in her

you there, Uncle Charles. Benny loves me very much. With

opened the door to the

a handsome and delicate face leaned against the headboard as he received an IV

was alone in the

poked her head into the room and let out a curious exclamation. “Benny,

He spoke in a calm and composed tone. “Mommy went

felt sorry for him. She asked with concern, “Have

to leave. I don’t need anyone to accompany

finish his sentence, Zendaya swiftly removed her shoes, climbed onto a small stool, and with nimble movements, made her way onto the hospital bed next to

me accompany you during your infusion. I’m your

furrowed slightly, and as he was about to say something, he noticed a movement out of the

outside the room. From the glimpse of a dark suit

his eyes growing colder as he sensed the presence

was, the man seemed to

don’t need your protection, get

want to

his wrist, pleading with him using her innocent and pitiful expression, “I did something naughty today, and if Daddy finds out, he will definitely punish me. This is the safest place for me right now! You’ll protect me, won’t you? I know you don’t want to see

Once she latched onto him, it was

a loss for words, finding himself unable to resist her

but please don’t disturb

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

Benedict was expressionless.

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

words carried an undertone as he replied,

Charles to overhear the conversation between the siblings inside the room. He could also clearly observe Benedict’s cold attitude

the doorknob tightly,

Charles’ heart. Feeling helpless, Charles turned around silently, planning to leave without

turned his head, he caught sight of Cedrick in a dark green military uniform, exuding an air of dignity and authority as he

to break the silence. “Mr. Jenson,

lightly, adopting 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

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