Chapter 2239: Chapter 2453

“Ouch! Ouch!”

Destinee cried dramatically, tears welling up as she looked at Lucinda.

“Mommy, help me!”

Nathan spoke sternly in a low voice.

“Calling her won’t help.

Didn’t I say you should hold the handrail and walk slowly downstairs? You might fall if you run.

”

After two Light spanks, he affectionately rubbed her backside.

Sniffling, Destinee wiped her tears and pouted, looking pitiful.

Eventually, she settled down, sitting in Nathan’s arms as he carried her downstairs.

Meanwhile, Colby had been patiently seated at the table, observing dining etiquette.

He hadn’t even touched the milk, waiting patiently for his parents to join him downstairs.

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Library

After their breakfast, Lucinda and Nathan headed out separately since the kindergarten and the lab were located on different streets.

Lucinda took Destinee to the kindergarten in her car.

Meanwhile, Nathan and Colby set off for the lab.

As the car moved, Colby gazed through the window at the landscapes swiftly passing by.

He appeared smart as he blinked and hesitantly asked, “Daddy, will you stay with me the whole time I’m getting my infusion?”

Nathan, who was steering the car, didn’t respond immediately.

He briefly glanced at Colby, who was buckled into a child’s car seat in the back, through the rearview mirror.

Colby reminded Nathan of himself as a young boy.

Both of them appeared well-behaved before adults, but beneath that, their minds were always whirling with thoughts.

When Nathan didn’t reply to his earlier question, Colby carefully said, “Daddy, you have responsibilities at the National Security Bureau and the Payne Group.

I know you’re busy, and I hate seeing you so tired…”

Before Colby could finish his sentence, Nathan cut him off, saying, “If you think you can get rid of me to do something mischievous, think again.

”

For a moment, Colby’s face stiffened, and then he cracked a smile.

“What are you talking about, Daddy? I just don’t want you to put off your work for me.

It would make me feel guilty.

”

Nathan kept his expression calm and continued to focus on the road ahead.

“Colby, I was a little boy once too, so I have a good idea of what’s going through your mind.

But don’t think you’ll get the opportunity.

Look, if you’re planning to cause some trouble or have a go at someone, just tell me.

I might even support you,” Nathan said with a hint of mischief.

Colby pressed his lips together, bowed his head, and stayed quiet for a moment.

The word “might” rang in his ears, and he figured he would Likely get a rejection or a sermon.

He had seen Nathan lecture Destinee, so he knew he needed to keep his plans under wraps.

There was no way he would let Nathan catch on.

Recalling how things unfolded with Eugene yesterday, he resolved that if he was exposed, he would opt to play the victim.

Appearing pitiful and feigning innocence often seemed to calm Nathan down.

Figuring out his strategy, Colby brightened up and said, “Daddy, if you want to stay with me, I’d love that.

It makes me so happy to feel your love around me.

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