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.

finding solace in the warmth of Cedrick’s embrace as she leaned against

by the door as he observed the blissful scene of the family gathered around

he decided not to disturb the peaceful atmosphere and quietly exited

the tightly shut door of the ward. Her

is not feeling well right now, and Mommy and Daddy are with him, watching videos. Let’s not

the words “slide” and “play,” Zendaya eagerly nodded and wrapped her

with her agreement, led her away from the laboratory and toward the dedicated children’s play area in a nearby shopping

ticked off just like that, and four years had gracefully unfolded

establishment, Hotel Bella, Charles

exquisite as sapphires, betrayed no emotions, remaining detached

red wine, he remained

confines of the suite, seated across the

was none other than Jessamyn Cloud, the heiress of the esteemed Cloudington Group and Charles’ blind date for the

even more handsome in person than in your photographs. As this is our first meeting, I’m curious to know your

his eyes as he responded with a nonchalant tone, “You’re all

hint of displeasure. “There have been whispers, Mr. Newton, that you have carried feelings for someone, someone whom you have adamantly resisted pursuing a romantic relationship or contemplating marriage with over the past four

briefly, Jessamyn inquired, “Is it true that you

“Had I not relinquished my unwavering attachment to her, I would not have ventured into this very hotel to partake in a blind date with you, Ms. Cloud,” he

Gwendolyn remained unaffected, thriving with each passing day as if they were

deep down that he had

blind date was a consequence of his years of being in control of the Newton family yet never getting married or having the opportunity to start a family. The constant pressure from the elders to continue the family lineage weighed

he should find a compatible partner, someone with whom he

eyes revealing depths untold, as he

continued to observe him, a growing sense of dissatisfaction filled her

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