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?”

feeling insecure ever since Gwendolyn disappeared

would become unbearably anxious if she

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

a phone call. He noticed it and was certain that

through the night. Why don’t you sleep a bit more? By the time you wake up, they’ll

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

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

ourselves.”

the children. Charles could only

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

persistent questioning from the two, Charles finally gave in and

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

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

When you wake up, you’ll be able to see your mommy and daddy.”

adults. If there’s really nothing

Let Cedrick answer the phone,” said Charles.

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

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

parents are worn out from handling

and nodded. “Uncle Nico, please take good care of my dad and mom.

slightly, obediently nestling into Charles’ embrace. Her small body still trembled occasionally

snort, Benedict moved further away from

dark curtain of the sky gradually receded, revealing

after the rain.

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

the surprise

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

coaxing him to sleep

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very much,” she said.