The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 689

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.”

brother’s grumbling and lovingly

being troublesome. Just give Mommy’s stories a chance.

danced in his eyes. It was clear that he was intrigued despite

gaze seemed to convey a message without words

worn-out fairy tale book from the bedside table. Flipping through the pages, she

he absorbed every word of Gwendolyn’s storytelling. He couldn’t help

the bedroom of Harrick Villa, an aura of warmth

scene felt heartwarming and tender as Gwendolyn was surrounded by

fulfilled her wish and turned into a beautiful young lady. She reunited with the prince at the grand ball, got married, and had two adorable little babies. They were

bedroom was

lamp, Cedrick and the two little children had

lingered on their peaceful faces, her eyes

lips. With a gentle flick, she switched off the

well aware of the rumors swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at the dinner table and how Zendaya managed to stir up chaos during Charles’ blind date

this as an opportunity to

extremely insulting and went far beyond just causing a little

contained the news and even

incurred losses

this is like a clear warning to our family. You have no idea who he is in the business world. He’s like a ruthless and decisive Grim Reaper. Cross him, and he can make even century-old empires crumble into dust. How

utterly confused upon

Cedrick? When was this? How could I possibly offend him when I

seething with anger, feeling like a storm of frustration was building up inside him. He saw Jessamyn’s bewildered expression and couldn’t hold back from

Jenson, personally informed me 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

stemmed from. “Dad, I haven’t even met Cedrick Jenson.

mother, joined the conversation, helping Ignatius calm down as she questioned their daughter, “Jess, tell your father everything

“Okay.”

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

but he’s now also playing around with a mistress, and get 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 allow her to bear my name

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

trying to make

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