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.”

big brother’s grumbling and lovingly embraced

her sickly brother, “Oh, Benny, I’m not being troublesome. Just

of curiosity danced

gaze seemed to convey

worn-out fairy tale book from the bedside table. Flipping through the pages, she began her

head as he absorbed every word of Gwendolyn’s storytelling. He couldn’t help but admire

bedroom of Harrick Villa, an aura of warmth and harmony enveloped the

felt heartwarming and tender as Gwendolyn was surrounded by

her wish and turned into a beautiful young lady. She reunited with the prince at the grand ball, got married, and had two adorable little

bedroom was filled with soft and

of the bedside lamp, Cedrick and

on their peaceful faces, her eyes eventually

smile gracing her lips. With a gentle flick, she switched off the lamp, surrendering herself to the comforting embrace

aware of the rumors swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at the dinner table and how Zendaya managed to stir up chaos during

an opportunity to

words were extremely insulting and went far beyond just causing a little

swiftly contained the news and even asked Nico to withdraw a

Cloudington Group incurred losses

Group, this is like a clear warning to our family. You have no idea who he

half-asleep, was utterly confused upon hearing

Cedrick? When was this? How could I possibly offend him when I

building up inside him. He saw Jessamyn’s bewildered expression

Jenson, personally informed me about the collaboration cancellation. He had this cold expression, and I knew he was clearly holding

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

daughter, “Jess, tell your father everything you did yesterday. We need to figure

“Okay.”

stepped 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 parents. Except for the blind date with Charles

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

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

looks, trying to make sense of

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