The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 525 A Harmonious Family Of Four

Noticing the change in the woman’s expression, he comforted her in a gentle tone. “Don’t worry, Gwen. Benny and

Zendy are really well-behaved. Benny is done with his injection, and he didn’t cry at all. Zendy is a little less brave,

but she’s not crying much with me holding her.”

Gwendolyn could feel her heart breaking when she saw Zendaya’s pitiful expression. She held back her tears and

said, “Thank you, Charles.”

“No worries,” Charles replied, smiling from ear to ear.

There was a twinkle in his eyes that would only appear when he saw Gwendolyn.

Cedrick, who was quietly watching their interaction, felt his heart clench.

He started packing his suitcase while trying to suppress the bitter sensation in his heart.

However, Gwendolyn was hardly paying any attention to Charles as she was solely focused on her babies.

Through the video call, she could see that the doctor had already prepared the injection tools. He was coaxing

Zendaya while trying to keep the needle out of her sight.

However, that was not enough to fool the smart little girl. She seemed to have guessed that she was getting an

injection, as she crinkled her nose and glared at the doctor cautiously.

Putting on a strong front, Gwendolyn forced a smile and said, “Zendy, you’re such a good girl. Mommy and Daddy

will be back tomorrow. The injection won’t hurt at all. The doctor will be very gentle.”

“Zendy, be good. Mommy is watching you. I will also be by your side.” Charles pointed at Gwendolyn on

the screen.

As if she could feel Gwendolyn’s presence, Zendaya blinked a few times while trying to grab the phone with her

chubby hands.

Seeing that the girl was distracted, the doctor quickly injected the medicine into her arm.

Shortly after, Zendaya started feeling the pain, and her small face scrunched up as tears started streaming down.

However, instead of crying out loud, she was whimpering.

As her tears fell continuously, her long eyelashes began to stick together. She looked pitiful yet adorable at

the same time.

“Zendy, my good girl, mommy’s here.”

At that moment, Gwendolyn wanted nothing more than to be there to hold her daughter. Tears started welling up in

her eyes, but she tried her best to stop them from falling in front of the camera. That was the first time she had

experienced such sadness in a long time.

Perhaps Zendaya was exhausted from her illness. She fell asleep in Charles’ arms after crying for a while.

Charles turned the phone camera toward Benedict, who was sound asleep in Nico’s arms.

Nico seemed awkward. He did not dare to move as he did not want to rouse the boy.

When he saw Gwendolyn looking at him, he let out a chuckle to reassure the woman that everything was

fine.

Charles turned the camera back to himself and said in a comforting tone, “Gwen, don’t be sad. It’s common for

babies to catch a fever or cold every now and then. After taking fever medicine and getting their shots, they will get

better tomorrow. If you’re busy over there, you don’t have to rush back. I will take a few days off to focus on taking

care of the kids. I promise I won’t let them fall sick again.”

“Thank you. I really appreciate it. I’ll treat you to a meal when I’m back.”

Charles smiled and replied, “Sure. I’ve been looking forward to getting a treat from you. I’m going to remember

that and make sure you keep your word.”

Gwendolyn nodded.

After the video call ended, the woman could no longer hold back her tears. She sat on the edge of the bed. and

started sobbing alone.

She was the only one who knew how arduous the ten months of pregnancy had been for her.

When she was in Erihal, she hardly got a good night’s sleep as she had to think of a way to get the Super Antiviral

and keep her babies safe at the same time. Back then, she was already experiencing severe morning sickness

although she was only six and a half weeks pregnant.

It had taken her considerable effort to settle the problem and return to the country. However, the Harris. family got

into trouble shortly after, driving her to the verge of a mental breakdown several times.

She had overcome various trials and tribulations before finally giving birth to her twins. It was all possible because

of her strong will and determination.

It was tearing Gwendolyn’s heart apart to see how much Zendaya was suffering because of her fever. She could

almost feel her baby’s pain and felt responsible for it.

After she endured her agony alone for a while, Cedrick knelt down next to her and let out a sigh.

Placing his hands on his wife’s knees tentatively, he said softly. “I’m sorry for my negligence. It’s all my fault. If

you’re still mad at me, you can give me a beating to blow off some steam. Don’t be sad, Gwenny.”

Gwendolyn did not reply and did not even look at him.

Cedrick took a piece of tissue from the bedside table and carefully wiped the woman’s tears away.

After a while, Gwendolyn’s expression relaxed a little. She was feeling much better and no longer had the urge to

beat the man up.

While wiping her tears, Cedrick remembered the conversation they had had the previous night. They were

supposed to buy a dress for Gwendolyn. Hoping that they could go ahead with the plan, he asked cautiously,

“Darling, do we really have to go back tomorrow morning? We agreed to go shopping

A Harmonious Family Of Four

tomorrow last night…”

Gwendolyn glared at her husband in disbelief. “How can you be thinking of having fun when our babies are sick?”

She could not understand what he was thinking. “You can stay in Astoria for a few more days if you want. I’ll go

back first.”

A crease appeared between Cedrick’s brows. “You want to go back alone and leave me here? Why? So that you

can take care of the kids together with Charles?” He flashed a self-deprecating smile when he remembered the

cozy interaction between Charles and Gwendolyn earlier. “You guys did look like a harmonious family of four just

now.” Feeling slightly resentful, Cedrick gripped Gwendolyn’s arm, his eyes bloodshot. “Gwenny, what about me,

then?”

The woman looked at him in shock. “I never said that I wanted to take care of the kids with Charles. You’re the one

who didn’t want to go back! Cedrick, I’m your wife. Don’t you think that was a bit hurtful?”

Noticing the glimpse of disappointment in Gwendolyn’s eyes, the man instantly felt bad and realized that he should

have been more understanding of his wife’s bad mood and not let his jealousy get the better of

him.

“You’re right. I shouldn’t have said that. I don’t really mean it. Don’t take it to heart, all right?”

Not wanting to dwell on the topic, Gwendolyn sighed and replied, “Ceddy, you don’t understand the potential

troubles our kids have to face, growing up in a prestigious family. I’ve experienced it myself, and I’m really worried

something will happen to our babies.”

Those experiences would continue to haunt her for a lifetime.

The Jenson family and the Harris family were currently the wealthiest families in Chanaea after they combined

forces.

With all eyes on them, it was inevitable for them to encounter strong competition in the business arena.

Gwendolyn could not help but worry that their competitors would try to harm her babies. She did not want her

children to end up in an orphanage, just like what had happened to her back then.

Remaining on his knees, Cedrick caressed the woman’s cheek and said, “I know. I will try to be on the same page as

you in the future, okay?”

Gwendolyn nodded. A smile finally appeared on her face, which had been gloomy for the entire night.

From the corner of his eye, Cedrick spotted the steel clothesline pole that was lying on the floor and asked weakly,

“Darling, are you still going to beat me up?”

Gwendolyn, who had almost forgotten about it, stared at him in bewilderment and asked in return. “Have you not

had enough of it?”

Cedrick shook his head and frowned. Leaning his head against her knee, he replied, “No, no, that’s not what I

meant. I’m still hurting.”

Gwendolyn sighed. “Let me take a look. Lie on your stomach and take off your pants.”

Cedrick stood up obediently. They were husband and wife, so there was no need for him to be shy about