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

Uncle Dustin. What about me?”

welcome to join, pretty lady!”

I’ve got a

she pulled out an intricate crystal necklace and placed it

her with a

do! Thank you, pretty lady!”

a kiss on Natasha’s cheek,

is too expensive for Haley! You should keep it!” Nelson was

her! Besides, it’s just a necklace. It

Miss Harmon.”

gave it out so easily.

brother or a younger

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

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

you be having a baby too, pretty lady?” Haley asked

Natasha was caught off guard.

chuckling. “Well, I can’t have a baby by myself. You’ll have to ask Uncle Dustin about