The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Eugene was unperturbed. “His personality, surroundings, experiences, and the pain he’s facing in his young life have already determined who he will be. How can a journal influence any of that?”

Cedrick heard the implicit meaning behind those words. He clenched his fist beneath the sleeve of his military uniform, not deigning to respond.

“A person is known by the company he keeps,” Joshua argued. “Besides, a child is born a blank canvas. If he takes an interest in the things you show him and makes irreparable mistakes because of it, you will cause him harm.”

Eugene scoffed incredulously at Joshua’s accusation.

Cedrick, however, froze at what Joshua said about irreparable mistakes.

He recalled what he had heard in the ward and how certain Benedict had sounded in his childish voice.

“Even if you and Mommy are not mad at him, I’ll teach him a lesson in the future. Getting rid of someone means they won’t be around anymore, right? I just don’t want to see him. I want him to disappear.”

Benedict doesn’t like Charles. He hates him.

He wasn’t joking.

Cedrick felt anxious all of a sudden. He realized he did not know who his five-year-son was anymore.

The more he thought about it, the greater the pain he felt in his heart.

“I’m going back to the ward. I’ll leave this to you.”

Without another word, he turned around and swiftly left.

“Huh? Cedrick?”

When Joshua called out to him, he was already out of sight and earshot.

with the strange old man

more weird reading material even if he begs you for them. If my darling nephew grows

back

his walk back. His

Gwendolyn owed Benedict. They had been spending every waking hour of the past couple of years

both their distinguished families, he and Gwendolyn had so many obligations that there were still aspects

day that he realized he had been so occupied

more he thought about it, the more uneasy he

Cedrick found himself

was in bed. The IV drip hanging above him

staring at the foliage outside the window. His frail, pale face made

today. You can go deal with work first if

gave Cedrick a prickling

of the bed and smiled at his son. “Are you worried that I

been sick since I was born. I’m not

doesn’t mean you’re not normal, Benny. Besides, I will never find you annoying, and I’ll always

enveloping the boy

front of me and Mommy, Benny. You can cry if you’re sad, make a scene, and throw a tantrum. You shouldn’t have to pretend and be serious like an adult. Mommy and I will never abandon you. Even if you never get better, we will ensure

scene and throwing a tantrum sounds like something Zendy would

the right to express how they feel, too,” Cedrick said. “You can cry in front of me, Benny. I won’t make fun

at him, his eyes twinkling mischievously. “Why do you want me to cry so much, Daddy? Do you cry in front of Mommy to gain

Cedrick’s lips twitched.

for his child disappeared completely as a

a tear to gain sympathy. That’s what your mother does. She always pulls that

gave a wide, innocent smile.