Wooing My ex-wife (Gwendolyn and Maverick) novel Chapter 653

Chapter 653 I Just Praised You

Once the seeds of doubt were sown, they grew rampant and would soon spiral out of control.

During the few minutes that Zoey was away, Charles had made numerous conjectures.

Selfishly, he hoped that Benedict's physical condition was not due to the virus but rather caused by the milk powder which was man-made.

Zoey swiftly returned with the old milk cans she had sorted out.

“Mr. Newton, typically, I make sure to completely use up the milk powder in each can. This half scoop of milk is a combination gathered from several old cans.”

Charles took the scoop and carefully examined the two types of milk powder.

Being unfamiliar with milk powder, Charles couldn't discern any difference between the two types.

“Tell me about your doubts.”

Zoey pointed to the half-spoon of milk powder she had obtained from the old cans and said, “The milk powder from the old cans appears slightly yellowish, and the granules are finer. But the powder from the new can is white and powdery. Although the powder is very fine, it is not as good as the milk powder from the old cans in terms of richness and fragrance.”

Charles carefully observed once again, taking into account what Zoey had pointed out, and indeed, he noticed a subtle difference between the two milk powders.

He asked, “You think there might be something wrong with the milk powder this time?”

Zoey nodded.

Charles narrowed his eyes. “It's not just Benny who has consumed this brand of milk powder, but Zendy as well. If the problem lies with this batch of milk powder, it doesn't make sense that only Benny fell ill since Zendy had been consuming milk powder from the previous batches too.”

Zoey scratched her head. Charles' words made sense, leaving her feeling perplexed and unsure of what to make of the situation.

Charles located a baby food bag, carefully placed the two types of milk powder into separate compartments, and affixed a sticker to indicate which was the new milk powder and which was the old milk powder.

“Since you have raised this concern, we must determine the source of the issue. I will arrange for it to be sent to a professional organization for a comprehensive investigation and also inform Mr. Jenson and Gwen about this matter.”

He carefully put the baby food bag into his suit pocket.

Just as he was about to turn and leave Harrick Villa, Zoey stopped him. “Ms. Zendy hasn't had milk yet. Should we continue using the new milk powder that was sent this time?”

“Don't. Take your time to comfort Zendy first. I'll go to Mr. Jenson and retrieve two cans of the new milk powder that Benny is consuming at the hospital. It contains mild medication, but it should be fine.”

Zoey nodded. “Thank you, Mr. Newton.”

Charles hummed in response and quickly left the Jenson residence.

He told Cedrick about the milk powder.

Cedrick was known for his prompt actions. Upon receiving the news, he wasted no time and swiftly requested the intervention of the professional testing department at the Federal Bureau of Investigation to conduct a thorough examination of the ingredients in the two milk powders.

That night, Cedrick got the test result.

At that moment, Gwendolyn, Cedrick, and Charles were sitting in the waiting room at the hospital. Benedict had already drifted off to sleep, and to avoid disturbing his slumber, they had reluctantly stepped out of the ward in search of a peaceful spot to converse.

Nurses diligently stood guard in Benedict's VIP ward. Police officers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation also maintained a vigilant presence outside the door. The child's safety and well-being were prioritized.

“What is it? Tell me.” Charles' heart beat even faster when he took in Cedrick's somber demeanor.

Soon, only Charles and Cedrick were left in the waiting room.

The air remained quiet for a prolonged moment. Cedrick smiled and said, “With the way you spoke just now, I almost thought Gwenny's man was you.”

“I just praised you in front of Gwen. Aren't you happy about that?”

Cedrick didn't mince his words and said candidly, “I must admit, it does feel a bit odd because you just stole the words right out of my mouth.”

The two men locked eyes, their gazes sharp but devoid of hostility. Then they broke into smiles.

They had gone from the initial stage of unfamiliarity to the development of deep-seated hatred, treating each other as mortal enemies and even resorting to schemes against one another. However, in an unexpected turn of events, their shared affection for the same woman compelled them to reluctantly reconcile.

A year later, when they crossed paths once again, the alignment of their interests compelled them to become partners.

And now, Charles was already the godfather of Cedrick's two babies.

The animosity of the past had faded away in their eyes. There was no trace of the hatred that had once consumed them.

Cedrick slipped his hands into his trouser pockets and carried himself with a dignified demeanor. “Thank you for your assistance today. If you're tired, you can go back to the Newton residence and get some rest. But you don't look sleepy to me. You seem quite excited.”

Charles raised an eyebrow, his captivating blue eyes displaying a hint of laziness. “You're right. I'm not sleepy. With what happened to Benny, even if I were to go home tonight, I doubt I'd be able to sleep.”

Cedrick's lips curled into a slight smile. “Would you be interested in joining me for an overnight investigation at the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding the milk powder case? You can be my assistant.”

Charles was momentarily taken aback, but he soon responded with a gentle smile, “Thank you for the invitation, Mr. Jenson. I would be honored to join you.”