Unable to recall where he had heard those words before, he replied in an unconcerned tone, “All right. I’ll keep that in mind.”
With a dignified stride in his elegant black shoes, Charles departed without looking back.
Whitney’s gaze lingered on his retreating figure, her eyes filling with a hint of melancholy and a touch of disappointment.
Subsequently, Charles personally sought out the director of the oceanarium to deliver a significant announcement. “Appoint the dolphin caretaker, Whitney Mellor, as the new manager. In recognition of her exceptional contributions, she shall receive a year-end bonus, to be disbursed together with this month’s salary.”
The director of the oceanarium was astounded. “Certainly, Mr. Newton. It is truly an honor for her to receive a personal appointment from you.”
Charles did not say anything further and merely departed the oceanarium with Zendaya in his arms.
It had been days since the little girl saw her older brother.
Thus, Charles drove to the laboratory, where Gwendolyn and Cedrick were tending to Benedict as he received intravenous treatment.
Charles retrieved his tablet, opened the video interface, and handed it to Gwendolyn. “This is a video I took of Zendy while she was playing with the dolphins. Even though Benny couldn’t go, I thought he would be happy to see his oceanarium.”
She accepted the tablet and tapped the play button before gently placing the device in Benedict’s arms.
“My sweet Benny, this is a video of Zendy playing with the dolphins. Do you like it? Once you’re feeling better, I will take you to see the dolphins in person, all right?”
Benedict was not yet proficient in speaking, and his learning abilities appeared to develop at a slower pace compared to his sister. Nonetheless, as he gazed at the video capturing his sister’s delightful interaction with the dolphins, he instinctively extended his delicate hand toward the screen, a gesture of longing to experience the sensation of touching the dolphins.
The contagious joy radiating from his sister’s beaming smile reached deep within him, eliciting a faint yet heartfelt smile that graced his fragile countenance.
As Gwendolyn’s eyes brimmed with tears, a deep sense of indebtedness toward Benedict overwhelmed her.
Cedrick, sensing her self-blame, enfolded her in his embrace, his touch a soothing balm upon her troubled heart. “Our dear Benedict is only just over a year old, yet he already has an entire national-scale oceanarium to call his own. He is a truly blessed and fortunate child,” he reassured her.
in the warmth of Cedrick’s embrace
observed
not to disturb the peaceful atmosphere and quietly exited the room,
little girl fixed her gaze upon the tightly shut door of the ward.
Let’s not interrupt them. How about I take you
Zendaya eagerly
content with her agreement, led her away from the laboratory and toward
ticked off just like that, and four years had gracefully
the five-star establishment, Hotel Bella, Charles exuded an air of
as exquisite as sapphires, betrayed
he remained
suite, seated across
none other than Jessamyn Cloud, the heiress of the esteemed Cloudington Group and Charles’ blind date for
handsome visage, her voice filled with gentleness. “Mr. Newton, you’re even more handsome in person than in
as he responded
Jessamyn couldn’t help but feel a hint of displeasure. “There have been whispers, Mr. Newton, that you have carried feelings for someone, someone whom you have adamantly resisted
Jessamyn inquired, “Is it true
the glass back on the table. “Had I not relinquished my unwavering attachment to her, I would not have ventured into this very hotel to
years had passed, and the bond between Cedrick and Gwendolyn remained unaffected, thriving with each passing day as if they were still in the early
deep down that he had no chance; not now,
opportunity to start a family. The constant pressure from the elders to continue the family lineage weighed heavily on his mind,
he should find a compatible partner, someone with whom
azure eyes revealing depths untold, as he absentmindedly toyed with the
to observe him, a growing sense
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