Chapter 2160: Chapter 2374

Turning on his heel, he ascended the stairs to the study.

Meanwhile, inside the bedroom, Destinee clung to the door, listening intently.

Lying in Lucinda’s arms, Colby turned over and inquired, “What now? Is Daddy gone? What’s he mumbling about?”

Destinee cautiously cracked open the door, squinting her eyes to peer down the hallway.

No one was there.

“Daddy’s gone!” Destinee exclaimed, clapping her hands in delight.

Then her expression turned serious.

“Daddy said he won’t forget this.

” She frowned and climbed onto the bed, clutching Lucinda’s leg.

“Mommy, you have to protect me.

Daddy did something wrong and he won’t let me off.

If you don’t protect me, Daddy might spank me!”

Lucinda chuckled at her two mischievous children.

Rubbing Destinee’s head affectionately, Lucinda teased, “Don’t worry.

As long as you don’t make mistakes, Daddy won’t be able to spank you.

”

Destinee shook her head.

“But I will make mistakes.

I’m not perfect.

Daddy will catch me doing something wrong sooner or later.

”

Colby joined in teasing, “Good that you know you always make mistakes.

That explains why you always get a spanking.

”

Destinee pouted and snorted unhappily, “Don’t be so smug, Colby.

Daddy holds a grudge against you, too.

Sooner or later, he’ll catch you as well!”

Seeing the kids about to argue again, Lucinda quickly intervened.

“Alright, it’s bedtime now.

”

Destinee blinked, looking at Lucinda plaintively.

“Mommy, don’t you love me? Why don’t you promise to protect me?”

Lucinda chuckled, knowing her daughter’s mischievous nature, and gently patted her head.

“Don’t worry, sweetheart.

A spanking is not a big deal to you.

You’ll be fine.

”

“Oh no, poor me!” Destinee sighed.

Lucinda picked up a fairy tale book from the bedside table and, as usual, began telling them three bedtime stories.

While Destinee listened to fairy tales, she drifted off to sleep.

Colby, however, dozed off from sheer boredom.

Only a faint bedside Lamp illuminated the room.

Lucinda gently patted both until their breathing steadied and they slept.

Yawning, she was about to switch off the light when a rustling noise came from the balcony.