Wooing My Ex-Wife by Mr. Adeel

Chapter 587 Spare The Rod And Spoil The Child

Gwendolyn said, “Don’t make a big deal out of it. Regardless of what tricks Annie and Paul have up their sleeves, we’re in Chanacan territory now. They won’t be too brazen on foreign soil.”

Cedrick remained unconvinced. He offered, “I’ll ask Nico to stand guard with some men along the coast. They can immediately travel to Summerbank Island and help you if something happens.”

Gwendolyn thought the proposed arrangement was more appropriate and nodded in agreement. She turned around and cupped his face, brushing his lips with a gentle kiss.

“That’s a good plan, Hubby.”

Cedrick used the chance to wrap his arm around her waist. His tone deepened as he asked, “Will you give me a reward for that, Darling?”

“What do you have in mind?”

He replied by poking her waist with his fingers. The implications were clear.

Gwendolyn was immediately disgruntled. They had already spent a passionate night together yesterday after several days apart.

Her muscles were still aching from their intense session last night, and she did not wish to torment herself further.

She jabbed his head with a finger and chided, “Stop playing around. Wasn’t last night enough for you? You’re seldom home, so you should use this time to check on the babies. Spend some time with Benny and Zendy. Don’t forget that Grandpa’s sick too. You’ve got plenty of people to visit.”

Cedrick hid his disappointment. He could not argue against visiting Valentino or his children.

The fridge at Harrick Villa was looking relatively empty after a few days of vacancy.

Gwendolyn found it too troublesome to stock up on fresh ingredients and decided to visit Valentino’s villa for a free meal instead.

Benedict and Zendaya had visibly grown taller in just a few days.

Cedrick lifted his daughter and felt as though she had grown heavier. They were clearly well taken care of in Valentino’s household.

Alas, Zendaya appeared to have forgotten him after a few days. She scrunched her brows in confusion and cried, looking distressed.

Cedrick frowned and struggled to coax her into calming down.

Eventually, Gwendolyn stepped in and lifted Zendaya from his arms. She clucked her tongue at him and teased, “See. Zendaya doesn’t want to acknowledge you as her dad because you hardly visit the children. You better step up; your position as their father is hanging by a thread.”

Stubbornly, Cedrick picked up Benedict from the other cradle as if to prove Gwendolyn wrong.

was still smiling a second ago. When he turned to stare at Cedrick, something flitted through his bright gaze, and he soon followed his sister’s example, letting rip an

Maybe I should just leave

he said sternly to Benedict, “Stop crying! How could you not recognize your own father? Once you’re older, I’m packing you

had understood his father’s threats. His tears flowed freely as his anguished wails

or I’ll spank you!”

by the second. She carefully returned Zendaya to her cradle and took the

him, “Can’t you be more patient? Your son isn’t your enemy, you know. He’s still a baby. Threatening him with military

episodes. I can still remember how painful it was. Can

pulled out the

felt a lump in her throat. She was caught in

manic episodes overwhelmed her with guilt. Of course, she could never bear to

her misery and extended an olive branch by

never hit me, Gwenny; you don’t want me to be in pain. It’s the same for

his kiss and asked, “When he’s older, will you really send

“Boys shouldn’t be spoiled. It’s good for them to face some hardships. Besides, he’s lucky

If he had carefully thought things over, she would not protest Cedrick’s

child. Gwendolyn agreed wholeheartedly with that age–old adage, which

summoned to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to solve a serial murder case, which had dominated

coincided with the day they planned to travel to Summerbank Island to seize Annie. Thus, Cedrick failed to

he received the news. However, given the gravity of the case and his position as the leader of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, he needed to join the investigation efforts

him, “It’s okay. Your work is important. Going to the island to detain Annie is

be with you,”

if you overlook my background in jiu–jitsu, Annie’s stick–like limbs are no match

he could not play hooky on official business, Cedrick could only encourage himself to be more optimistic

Call me if anything happens,

Gwendolyn nodded reassuringly.

conversation, they fell asleep

herself from becoming bedridden from a manic episode, Gwendolyn had pre–emptively received an intravenous infusion at

from lady luck herself, for Gwendolyn did not relapse that night, and the couple enjoyed a peaceful

the house was empty by the time Gwendolyn awoke. The silence was even more obvious in the basement where

the lights and habitually

her surprise, she found a pink