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?”

insecure ever since Gwendolyn disappeared a few days ago.

such, she would become unbearably anxious if

was awakened by the sound of crying. He sat up and looked at Charles

a phone call. He noticed it and

be back soon. It’s only halfway through the night. Why don’t you sleep a bit more? By the time

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to reassure Benedict. “Stop treating me like a child. If you don’t tell me the truth, I’ll go out

tell us, my brother and I will go out

ourselves.”

with the relentless questioning of the children. Charles could only sigh

Charles. Did something happen to Mommy

persistent questioning from the two, Charles finally gave in and

Nico lowered his voice and answered, “What’s the matter?

Zendy are awake again, calling for their parents. I really can’t soothe them. You should talk to

go to sleep. When you wake up, you’ll be able to

snorted. “Excuses.” Those are all just excuses made by adults. If there’s really nothing wrong, why don’t they

doesn’t believe it. Let Cedrick answer

of the car, Nico felt a bit embarrassed. “I’m afraid he can’t answer the phone

the couple was really tired.

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

my dad and mom. My brother and I will be good and wait

still trembled

snort, Benedict moved further away

later, the dark curtain of the sky gradually

after the rain.

and Cedrick arrived at the

up. Suppressing the surprise in his eyes,

fatigue on Benedict’s face, Gwendolyn tenderly held him in her arms, gently patting his small. back.

while, Gwendolyn gently put him down, coaxing him to sleep

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you very much,” she