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.

“Where’s Mommy? I want Mommy. Does Daddy and Mommy not

girl had been feeling insecure ever since Gwendolyn disappeared

unbearably anxious

crying. He sat up and looked at Charles with a cold expression. questioning, “Charles,

Gwendolyn quietly stepped outside to make a phone call. He noticed it and was certain that something must have

head. “Don’t overthink it. They’ll be back soon. It’s only halfway through the night. Why don’t you sleep a

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like a child. If you don’t tell me the truth, I’ll

“Yes. If you don’t tell us, my brother and I will go

ourselves.”

questioning of the

something happen

the persistent questioning from the two, Charles finally gave in

and answered, “What’s the matter? We’re on

I really can’t soothe them. You

said, “Listen to Charles’ words and go to sleep. When you

snorted. “Excuses.” Those are all just excuses made by adults. If there’s really

doesn’t believe it. Let Cedrick answer

felt a bit embarrassed. “I’m afraid

really tired. Selfishly, Nico hoped they could sleep

Your parents are worn out from handling their affairs. Why

and nodded. “Uncle Nico, please take good care of my dad and mom. My brother and I will be

into Charles’ embrace. Her small body still trembled occasionally from her recent crying.

moved further away from

dark curtain of the sky gradually receded, revealing

after the rain.

and Cedrick arrived at the laboratory, they

Suppressing the surprise in his eyes,

him in her arms,

him down, coaxing him to sleep a little longer.

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