Then Iâll stay with you.
Iâm your sweetheart, and I want to protect youâ¦â
As Colby began to frown and was about to respond, he noticed a movement at the door.
A man in a dark suit was standing outside.
Colbyâs expression turned even colder.
Wherever Destinee was, that man was sure to follow.
He immediately refused, âI donât need your protection.
Leave.
â
âNo, Iâm not going anywhere, Colby.
â Destinee clutched his wrist and acted pitifully.
âI did something slightly naughty today.
If Daddy finds out, heâs definitely going to punish me.
Staying with you is the safest! Youâll protect me, wonât you? You wouldnât want Daddy to punish me, right? Youâre the best, arenât you?â
She clung to him so persistently that he couldnât shake her off.
Listening to her, Colby was at a loss for words.
He was powerless to send her away.
After a brief pause, he asserted, âYou can stay, but donât disturb me.
And donât bring anyone else here who doesnât matter.
â
âWellâ¦â Destinee blinked and feigned ignorance.
âColby, who is the person who doesnât matter?â
Colbyâs face remained expressionless.
His young face was not as carefree as that of a typical five-year-old.
Instead, it was more composed and indifferent than expected.
His words carried a deeper implication.
âHe knows who is unimportant.
â
The door was slightly open.
Kyson stood outside and clearly heard the exchange between the siblings.
He also noticed Colbyâs dismissive attitude toward him.
He tightened his hold on the doorknob and let out a silent sigh.
A wave of regret washed over him, yet he felt powerless to change anything.
Kyson turned to leave quietly.
Just as he turned, he noticed Nathan in a dark green military uniform, looking dignified and imposing, approaching from the far end of the corridor.
The two men locked eyes.
Kyson said first, âDid you just get off work at the National Security Bureau?â
Nathan nodded and responded casually, âLucinda had to handle some business at the company.
Colbyâs alone in the lab.
I thought Iâd drop by since I had some free time.
Why donât you come in?â
Kyson averted his gaze, avoiding eye contact with Nathan.
âIâve finished my visit.
Itâs time for me to head back to the Shaw Group.
â
Instead of insisting Kyson stay, Nathan inquired, âDid Destinee come with you? Is she in the ward?â