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?”

little girl had been feeling insecure ever

she would become unbearably anxious if she couldn’t see her

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

call. He noticed it and was certain that something must have

the night. Why don’t you sleep a bit more? By the time

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treating me like a child. If you don’t tell me

in. “Yes. If you don’t tell us, my brother and I will go

ourselves.”

of the children. Charles

something happen to Mommy and Daddy?” asked Zendaya.

the two, Charles finally gave in and

the call connected, Nico lowered his voice and answered,

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

“Listen to Charles’ words and go to sleep. When you wake

If there’s really nothing wrong, why don’t they answer the

Let Cedrick answer the phone,”

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

tired. Selfishly, Nico hoped they could sleep a little longer.

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

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

body still

further away from Charles

the dark curtain of the sky gradually receded, revealing an incredibly bright,

after the rain.

and Cedrick arrived at the

just woken up. Suppressing the surprise in his

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

put him down, coaxing him to sleep a little longer. Once

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you very much,”