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

unbearably anxious

and looked at Charles with a

Gwendolyn quietly stepped outside to make a phone call. He noticed it

“Don’t overthink it. They’ll be back soon. It’s only halfway through the night. Why don’t you sleep a bit more? By the time you wake up, they’ll definitely be here.”

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reassure Benedict. “Stop treating me like a child. If you

my brother and I will go out

ourselves.”

children.

truth, Uncle Charles. Did something happen to Mommy and Daddy?” asked Zendaya.

withstand the persistent questioning from the two, Charles finally gave in and called

connected, Nico lowered his voice and answered, “What’s

for their parents. I really can’t soothe them. You should

“Listen to Charles’ words and go to sleep. When you wake up, you’ll be able to see

excuses made by adults. If there’s

it. Let Cedrick answer the phone,”

back seat of the car, Nico felt a bit embarrassed.

tired. Selfishly, Nico

lied to you? Don’t you trust your Uncle Nico anymore? Your parents are

words, Zendaya sniffed and nodded. “Uncle Nico, please take good care of my dad and mom. My brother and I will be good and wait for them to come

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

Benedict moved further away from Charles

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

after the rain.

the laboratory, they quickly

had just woken up. Suppressing the surprise

him in her arms, gently patting his small. back. “I’m always here. I will

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

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very much,” she said.