Destinee seemed to grasp some of what Kyson was saying.
She snuggled her head into his arms and nuzzled him affectionately.
Kyson securely held her little body in his arms, turned, and started to walk out.
âItâs getting late.
We should head back.
Next time Iâll bring you here to see the dolphin again.
â
âWaahâ¦â
Destinee pouted and pointed toward the small dolphin in the water.
âCol⦠Colbyâ¦â
Kyson paused.
His expression darkened and he felt a pang of guilt.
âColby is ill.
He canât join us right now.
But he owns the entire aquarium.
In the future, he can choose any animal he wants here.
â
Destinee seemed to grasp that Colby was unwell.
She scowled, clutched Kysonâs suit jacket, and let him lead her out of the hall.
As they exited the dolphin hall, the female worker who had earlier rescued Destinee was waiting outside.
When Kyson walked past her, he halted and looked at her.
âWhatâs your name?â
The woman appeared slightly taken aback.
She clasped her hands against her trousers and replied, âDulcie Burton.
â
Kyson echoed the name silently, finding it strangely familiar.
Kyson couldnât place the familiar name, so he simply nodded and replied âOkay, Iâll remember you.
â
As he walked away, his expensive black shoes clicking against the floor, he didnât glance back.
Dulcie watched him leave, holding the baby, with a hint of disappointment in her eyes.
At the aquarium, Kyson instructed the curator directly, âPromote Dulcie Burton, the dolphin breeder, to an administrator.
Also, award her an annual bonus this month.
â
The curator was taken aback.
âCertainly, Mr.
Shaw.
Itâs an honor to have you handle this personally.
â
Without further comment, Kyson left, cradling Destinee in his arms.
It had been several days since Destinee last saw her brother, prompting Kyson to drive to the lab where Lucinda and Nathan were with Colby, who was undergoing an infusion.
Kyson pulled out his tablet, opened the video interface, and handed it to Lucinda.
âThis is footage of Destinee playing with a dolphin.
Although Colby canât be there, I think heâd enjoy seeing his aquarium.
â
Lucinda accepted the tablet, played the video, and then showed it to Colby.
âLook, Colby, this is Destineeâs little dolphin.
Do you like it? When youâre better, Mommy will take you to see the dolphin, okay?â
Colby struggled with speech, his development slightly behind that of his sister.
Yet, as he watched his sister play with the dolphin, he reached out a small hand toward the screen, his face lighting up with a weak smile at her joy.
Lucindaâs eyes filled with tears, her guilt over Colbyâs condition deepening.
Nathan, noticing her distress, wrapped an arm around her shoulders, offering gentle reassurance.
âOur Colby owns the biggest aquarium in the country at just one year old.
Heâs a lucky boy, Lucinda.
â
Lucinda nodded and leaned against Nathan, finding comfort in his presence.