An Understated Dominance

“Yay! We’re going to the theme park tomorrow!” Haley cheered excitedly when she heard Dustin’s reply.

She didn’t forget to thank him sincerely too. “Thank you, Uncle Dustin! I wish you the best of luck and happiness and that you can rest in peace.”

“Rest in peace?” Natasha was first taken aback for a moment before she burst into laughter.

The child was too entertaining!

“What nonsense are you spouting? I think you mean to wish him a good and peaceful rest!” Nelson shot her a look and quickly corrected her.

“I’m so sorry, Mr. Rhys! She didn’t mean what she said. Please don’t take it to heart,” Cecilia immediately apologized.

She worried he might be offended to hear something like that when he was hospitalized.

“That’s alright. She means no harm.” Dustin smiled warmly, not offended in the least.

“Uncle Dustin, it’s my birthday tomorrow. Will you join us to celebrate my birthday?” Haley cocked her head and asked innocently.

“Sure! I’ll be there!” Dustin ruffled her hair affectionately and agreed with a smile.

Haley jumped

Dustin. What

welcome to join, pretty lady!” Haley nodded enthusiastically.

adorable child! I’ve got a gift

spoke, she pulled out an intricate crystal necklace and placed it

her with a

Thank you, pretty

on

Harmon, the necklace is too expensive for Haley! You

given her! Besides, it’s just a necklace. It isn’t worth much.” Natasha patted Haley on

Miss Harmon.” Nelson

it

younger brother or a younger sister in Mommy’s tummy?”

Haley scratched her head. In the end, she said, “It doesn’t matter. I’ll

each other when they heard that. They were amazed at how clever the child

having a baby too, pretty lady?” Haley

was caught

Dustin a gaze before chuckling. “Well, I can’t have a baby by myself. You’ll have to ask Uncle Dustin about that. See if he