On the cozy bed, a fierce competition for Gwendolyn’s attention erupted between the two little ones.

Zendaya and Benedict both vied for the prime spot next to their beloved mother, even tussling to snuggle up to her.

Benedict, being the more mature and sensible older brother, eventually conceded defeat.

He graciously shifted his little pillow next to Cedrick’s.

After a good half-hour of chaos, the family finally settled down, ready to drift off into dreamland.

Little did they suspect that as soon as the lights went out, a tiny voice belonging to Zendaya pierced the darkness.

“Mommy, my heart is racing like crazy. I just can’t fall asleep,” Zendaya whimpered, her voice carrying a tinge of desperation.

Cedrick, his voice laced with lazy amusement, chimed in. “Zendy, you were sprinting like a cheetah before bedtime. It’s no wonder you’re all wound up.”

Gwendolyn remained silent.

While Zendaya struggled to find sleep, Benedict desperately needed it.

Gwendolyn could see the exhaustion etched on his face. After spending hours in the lab receiving treatments, Benedict deserved a restful night at home.

While she was pondering a solution, Cedrick proposed one. “What if your mommy tells you both a bedtime story?”

Zendaya perked up. “Yes, please!”

Benedict rolled his eyes. “That’s boring.”

Cedrick had a secret agenda. He was hoping that exposing Benedict to more fairy tales and their enchanting lessons might soften his precocious and adult-like demeanor.

He insisted, “Benny, you’ve never experienced your mommy’s storytelling, have you? Consider it a new experience, and it’ll also help soothe Zendy to sleep.”

Benedict grudgingly shifted his position, tucking his arms in. “Whatever. Girls are so troublesome. Even when it comes to bedtime, they want attention before they’re willing to sleep.”

her big brother’s grumbling and

coaxed her sickly brother, “Oh, Benny, I’m not being troublesome. Just give Mommy’s stories a

flicker of curiosity danced in

Cedrick’s gaze seemed to convey

haste, Gwendolyn retrieved a worn-out fairy tale book from the bedside table. Flipping through the pages, she began

side, propping his arm on the bed and casually supporting his head as he absorbed every word of Gwendolyn’s storytelling. He couldn’t help but admire

the bedroom of Harrick Villa, an aura of warmth and harmony

scene felt heartwarming and tender as Gwendolyn was surrounded by her little treasures,

turned into a beautiful young lady. She reunited with the prince at the grand ball,

main bedroom was filled

of the bedside lamp, Cedrick and the two little children had

faces, her eyes

smile gracing her lips. With a gentle flick,

that Cedrick was made well aware of the rumors swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at the dinner

as an opportunity to spread some juicy

her original words were extremely insulting and went far beyond just causing a little

the situation, he swiftly contained the news and even asked Nico to withdraw a promising deal between Jenson

incurred losses

Group canceling their collaboration with our Cloudington Group, this is like a clear warning to our family. You have no idea who he is in the business

was utterly confused

I possibly offend

building up inside him. He

about the collaboration cancellation. He had this cold expression, and I knew he was clearly holding back his anger. When I asked him why, he told me to ask my

from. “Dad, I haven’t even met Cedrick Jenson. How could I possibly

the conversation, helping Ignatius calm down as she questioned their daughter, “Jess,

“Okay.”

a pat on her face, started to recount the events of the previous day. She had only done a few

this, he even fathered an illegitimate child. He had the audacity to come for a date with me, probably hoping I’d legitimize his illegitimate child and

with a mean streak a mile wide. She’s a mouthy little devil, and I couldn’t stand her. I lost my cool and lashed out at her a bit. After that, I reached out to some newspapers and reporters to expose Charles’ wild ways. But it looks like I didn’t give enough money, as no juicy Newton Group scandals made headlines from last night until this morning. I guess the plan didn’t work out. I swear I didn’t do anything to

Eva exchanged puzzled looks, trying to make sense of Jessamyn’s

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