Unable to recall where he had heard those words before, he replied in an unconcerned tone, “All right. I’ll keep that in mind.”

With a dignified stride in his elegant black shoes, Charles departed without looking back.

Whitney’s gaze lingered on his retreating figure, her eyes filling with a hint of melancholy and a touch of disappointment.

Subsequently, Charles personally sought out the director of the oceanarium to deliver a significant announcement. “Appoint the dolphin caretaker, Whitney Mellor, as the new manager. In recognition of her exceptional contributions, she shall receive a year-end bonus, to be disbursed together with this month’s salary.”

The director of the oceanarium was astounded. “Certainly, Mr. Newton. It is truly an honor for her to receive a personal appointment from you.”

Charles did not say anything further and merely departed the oceanarium with Zendaya in his arms.

It had been days since the little girl saw her older brother.

Thus, Charles drove to the laboratory, where Gwendolyn and Cedrick were tending to Benedict as he received intravenous treatment.

Charles retrieved his tablet, opened the video interface, and handed it to Gwendolyn. “This is a video I took of Zendy while she was playing with the dolphins. Even though Benny couldn’t go, I thought he would be happy to see his oceanarium.”

She accepted the tablet and tapped the play button before gently placing the device in Benedict’s arms.

“My sweet Benny, this is a video of Zendy playing with the dolphins. Do you like it? Once you’re feeling better, I will take you to see the dolphins in person, all right?”

Benedict was not yet proficient in speaking, and his learning abilities appeared to develop at a slower pace compared to his sister. Nonetheless, as he gazed at the video capturing his sister’s delightful interaction with the dolphins, he instinctively extended his delicate hand toward the screen, a gesture of longing to experience the sensation of touching the dolphins.

The contagious joy radiating from his sister’s beaming smile reached deep within him, eliciting a faint yet heartfelt smile that graced his fragile countenance.

As Gwendolyn’s eyes brimmed with tears, a deep sense of indebtedness toward Benedict overwhelmed her.

Cedrick, sensing her self-blame, enfolded her in his embrace, his touch a soothing balm upon her troubled heart. “Our dear Benedict is only just over a year old, yet he already has an entire national-scale oceanarium to call his own. He is a truly blessed and fortunate child,” he reassured her.

warmth of Cedrick’s embrace

as he observed the blissful scene of the

atmosphere and quietly exited the room, gently carrying Zendaya in his arms as they left the ward

shut door of

not feeling well right now, and Mommy and Daddy are with him, watching videos. Let’s not interrupt them. How about I take you to play

only understanding the words “slide” and “play,” Zendaya eagerly

her agreement, led her away from the laboratory and toward the dedicated children’s play area in

ticked off just like that, and four years had

five-star establishment, Hotel Bella, Charles exuded an air

with eyes as exquisite as sapphires, betrayed no

of red wine, he

suite, seated

other than Jessamyn Cloud, the heiress of the esteemed Cloudington Group and Charles’ blind date for the

more handsome in person than in your photographs. As this is our first meeting, I’m curious to

eyes as he responded with a nonchalant tone,

casual response, Jessamyn couldn’t help but feel a hint of displeasure. “There have been whispers, Mr. Newton, that you have carried feelings for someone, someone whom you have adamantly resisted pursuing a romantic relationship or contemplating marriage with over the past four years,” she

inquired, “Is it true that

moment, slipping into thought. With measured composure, he gently placed the glass back on the table. “Had I not relinquished my unwavering attachment to her, I would not have ventured into this very hotel to partake in a blind date with you, Ms.

with each passing day as if they were still

down that he had no chance;

of the Newton family yet never getting married or having the opportunity to start a family. The constant pressure from the elders to continue the family lineage weighed heavily on his mind, leaving him with no choice but to

a compatible partner, someone with whom he could

revealing depths untold, as he absentmindedly toyed

a growing

haughty posture, asserting, “Mr. Newton, you are undoubtedly handsome, and as the head of the Newton family, you possess immense wealth.

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