The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 808 Two Troublesome Children.

As his wife held him, Cedrick felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction. Suppressing the urge to cough, he spoke softly. “You’re right to scold me, Darling. I should’ve been more considerate tonight. If it will appease your anger, I don’t mind accepting some domestic punishment.”

“I can’t believe you’re still in the mood for jokes right now.” Irritated, Gwendolyn playfully punched him.

At that moment, Cedrick frowned, unable to resist drawing in a sharp breath.

Noticing his unusual reaction, Gwendolyn quickly expressed concern. “What’s wrong? Did I hurt you? Or are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere? Nico! Hurry, get the doctor to come over and check on

Cedrick!”

Cedrick took her hand, smiling faintly, and leaned his face closer. “I’m fine. All I need is a kiss from my wife.”

Gwendolyn stared at him. Still uneasy, she called for a doctor to examine him.

Upon examination, the doctor found that Cedrick had only suffered minor superficial injuries.

Knowing he was all right, Gwendolyn was completely relieved and left with him in the same car.

She had been on edge all night, and only then did her heart calm down. Leaning on Cedrick’s shoulder. she fell asleep.

Nico turned around and called out Cedrick’s name, but Cedrick immediately made a quiet gesture. My wife has been tired all night. She needs to rest well.

Seeing the concern in Cedrick’s eyes, Nico merely shrugged.

Sensing the warmth between the couple, Nico tactfully raised the partition between the front and back seats. He turned on the air conditioning, adjusting the temperature inside the car to a comfortable level.

They had the situation under control there, but over at the lab, all hell broke loose.

Zendaya woke up in the middle. Upon not seeing Gwendolyn, she burst into tears, giving Charles quite a

scare.

“Are you having a nightmare? I’m here. There’s no need to be afraid,” reassured Charles.

Zendaya looked around but couldn’t find Gwendolyn. Her crying intensified. “Where’s Mommy? I want Mommy. Does Daddy and Mommy not want me and Benny anymore?”

been feeling insecure ever since Gwendolyn disappeared a few days ago.

she would become unbearably anxious if she

sat up and looked at Charles with

call. He noticed

Why don’t you sleep a bit more? By the time you wake up, they’ll definitely be

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reassure Benedict. “Stop treating me like a child. If you don’t tell me the truth, I’ll go out and find it myself.”

chimed in. “Yes. If you don’t tell us, my brother and I will go out and look for our

ourselves.”

with the relentless questioning of the children.

the truth, Uncle Charles. Did something happen to Mommy

from the two,

his voice and answered, “What’s the matter? We’re on our way

soothe them. You should talk to them.” Charles switched his phone

said, “Listen to Charles’ words and go to sleep. When you wake up, you’ll be able to see your mommy and daddy.”

snorted. “Excuses.” Those are all just excuses made by adults. If there’s really nothing

doesn’t believe it. Let Cedrick answer the phone,” said

a bit embarrassed. “I’m afraid he can’t answer the phone now. They’ve already fallen

lot had happened, and the couple was really tired. Selfishly, Nico hoped they could sleep a

I ever lied to you? Don’t you trust your Uncle Nico anymore? Your parents are worn out from handling their affairs.

dad

Zendaya pouted slightly, obediently nestling into Charles’ embrace. Her small body still trembled occasionally from her

further away from Charles and slept too.

later, the dark curtain of the sky

after the rain.

soon as Gwendolyn and Cedrick arrived at the laboratory, they quickly

just woken up. Suppressing the surprise in his eyes, he

on Benedict’s face, Gwendolyn tenderly held him in her arms, gently patting

to sleep a little longer. Once he fell asleep again, she

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you very much,” she said.