He exchanged a look of disgust with Nathan.
Lucinda found their interaction amusing and burst into laughter.
âWell, how long will both of you continue to hold each other? Why do I feel Iâm the fifth wheel here?â
Prompted by Lucindaâs comment, Nathan and Kyson released each other.
Both of them Looked gloomy and uneasy.
Leading Nathan by the hand, Lucinda guided him to sit across from Kyson.
âWhy the sudden return?â
Kyson smiled, concealing the disappointment in his eyes.
âItâs not a whimsy decision.
Iâve been living abroad for quite a while.
Thereâs something here Iâve been concerned about, so I decided to return.
I sent you a parcel a few days ago, mentioning all this.
I assumed you were awareâ¦â
âA parcel?â Lucinda was puzzled, but then she recalled receiving one a few days back.
âI apologize.
Iâve been swamped lately.
Abel signed for it, and I completely forgot to check.
â
Kyson smiled with relief.
âNo worries.
Itâs not a big deal.
â
The three of them exchanged a few words of pleasantry.
âOh, are you aware that you have two sisters now? Noelle is the name of your new sister,â Lucinda said.
âNoelle?â Kyson had no idea.
He didnât inquire about the Shaw family since he became a teacher in a remote village.
However, he had asked about Lucinda and was pleased that Nathan treated her well.
âSheâs a rising star at Angle Intl, and my good friend from the orphanage.
Sheâs Cyrusââ¦â
Lucinda paused abruptly.
Both her and Nathan turned serious when Noelleâs name was mentioned.
Concerned about their change in demeanor, Kyson asked, âWhatâs wrong?â
After looking at Nathan for approval, Lucinda turned to Kyson and asked, âDo you know anything about Mekhi?â
Kyson didnât respond but his demeanor also turned serious.
âIâll take you to see Noelle.
Maybe you can come up with some useful information after meeting her,â Lucinda suggested.
Shortly after, the three of them headed for N&L Fairy Land.
It was Kysonâs first time meeting Noelle, his half-sister.
Recalling what happened to Noelle when her mother was still pregnant with her, Kyson couldnât help but feel a twinge of sympathy for her.