On the cozy bed, a fierce competition for Gwendolyn’s attention erupted between the two little ones.

Zendaya and Benedict both vied for the prime spot next to their beloved mother, even tussling to snuggle up to her.

Benedict, being the more mature and sensible older brother, eventually conceded defeat.

He graciously shifted his little pillow next to Cedrick’s.

After a good half-hour of chaos, the family finally settled down, ready to drift off into dreamland.

Little did they suspect that as soon as the lights went out, a tiny voice belonging to Zendaya pierced the darkness.

“Mommy, my heart is racing like crazy. I just can’t fall asleep,” Zendaya whimpered, her voice carrying a tinge of desperation.

Cedrick, his voice laced with lazy amusement, chimed in. “Zendy, you were sprinting like a cheetah before bedtime. It’s no wonder you’re all wound up.”

Gwendolyn remained silent.

While Zendaya struggled to find sleep, Benedict desperately needed it.

Gwendolyn could see the exhaustion etched on his face. After spending hours in the lab receiving treatments, Benedict deserved a restful night at home.

While she was pondering a solution, Cedrick proposed one. “What if your mommy tells you both a bedtime story?”

Zendaya perked up. “Yes, please!”

Benedict rolled his eyes. “That’s boring.”

Cedrick had a secret agenda. He was hoping that exposing Benedict to more fairy tales and their enchanting lessons might soften his precocious and adult-like demeanor.

He insisted, “Benny, you’ve never experienced your mommy’s storytelling, have you? Consider it a new experience, and it’ll also help soothe Zendy to sleep.”

Benedict grudgingly shifted his position, tucking his arms in. “Whatever. Girls are so troublesome. Even when it comes to bedtime, they want attention before they’re willing to sleep.”

her big brother’s grumbling and lovingly embraced him

gentle patience, she coaxed her sickly brother, “Oh, Benny, I’m not being troublesome. Just give

his expression softened, and a flicker of curiosity danced in his

a look. Cedrick’s gaze seemed to convey a message without words as he nodded

from the bedside table. Flipping through the pages,

to the side, propping his arm on the bed and casually supporting his head as he absorbed every word of Gwendolyn’s storytelling. He couldn’t help but admire her

of Harrick Villa, an aura of warmth and harmony

scene felt heartwarming and tender as Gwendolyn was

the prince at the grand ball, got married, and had two adorable little babies. They were never apart

bedroom was filled with soft and regular breathing as everyone

lamp, Cedrick and the two little children had surrendered

peaceful faces, her eyes eventually

flick, she switched off the lamp, surrendering herself to the comforting

calling Charles “Daddy” at the dinner table and how Zendaya managed to stir up

an opportunity to spread

her original words were extremely insulting and went

of the situation, he swiftly contained the news and even asked Nico to withdraw a promising

Cloudington Group incurred

yesterday? With Jenson Group canceling their collaboration with our Cloudington Group, this is like a clear warning to our family. You have no idea who he is

was utterly confused upon

How could I possibly

inside

personally informed me about the collaboration cancellation. He had this

clue where the problem stemmed from. “Dad, I haven’t even met Cedrick Jenson.

calm down as she questioned their daughter, “Jess, tell your father everything you did yesterday. We need to figure out

“Okay.”

onto the carpet, and, with a pat on her face, started to recount the events of the previous day. She had only done a few things, so she quickly narrated everything to her

he’s now also playing around with a mistress, and get this, he even fathered an illegitimate child. He had the audacity to come for a date with me, probably hoping I’d legitimize his illegitimate child and allow her to bear my name as her mother after

continued, “That kid of his is an absolute nightmare, with a mean streak a mile wide. She’s a mouthy little devil, and I couldn’t stand her. I lost my cool and lashed out at her a bit. After that, I reached out to some newspapers and reporters to expose Charles’ wild ways. But it looks like I didn’t give enough money, as no juicy Newton Group scandals made headlines from last night until this morning. I guess the plan didn’t work

puzzled looks, trying to make sense of Jessamyn’s

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