Nathan’s concern deepened.


    He gently crouched down and ced his hand on her forehead to check for a fever.


    “Your temperature seems normal.


    Are you feeling unwell anywhere else, Destinee?”


    As she hugged him, Destinee nced toward the bed with wide, bright eyes and said, “My brother is in your room.


    I want to sleep with Mommy and Daddy too…”


    Nathan’s expression grew stern.


    He knew the nightmare was just a pretext for Destinee to check if Colby was with them.


    If he was, she’d want to join too.


    “Did I do something in a past life that I was punished by having you two?”


    He shook his head and gave a wry smile while looking affectionately at his daughter in front of him.


    Destinee chuckled and whispered, “No, I’m your precious girl, here to bring warmth.


    ”


    Nathan rolled his eyes silently, hoping she wouldn’t cause any more trouble.


    On the bed, Lucinda stirred awake.


    Her long curly hair cascaded over her right shoulder.


    She sat up slowly, her lovely face glowing with a sleepy beauty.


    As she soothed Colby, she nced toward the door and said, “Now that you’re here,e sleep with us, Destinee.


    It’s been ages since you slept next to me after learning to walk.


    ”


    “Awesome!”


    Destinee released Nathan’s arms, scampered over to the bed, and jumped onto Lucinda.


    Noticing Colby had brought a pillow with him, Destinee paused; she then turned and yfully winked at Nathan.


    “Daddy, I forgot my pillow.


    Could you fetch it from my room, please?”


    Leaning against the door, Nathan shook his head and firmly said, “No, I won’t.


    If you want to sleep here, you need to get it yourself.


    ”


    Her attempt to persuade him failed.


    Frustrated, Destinee climbed out of bed.


    She marched over to Nathan, hands on her hips, and said in a defiant, child -like tone, “Daddy, just you wait.


    I’ll get you back for this!”


    Raising his eyebrows, Nathan simply replied, “Okay.


    ”


    Destinee scowled at him and huffed.


    Wary of being chased by Nathan, she sprinted upstairs to the fourth floor.


    As soon as she was gone, Lucinda chuckled and shook her head.


    She nced at her husband, who was slightly irritated with Destinee andmented, “Destinee is quite the vengeful little one.


    She’s smart too.


    Be careful, or she might just outsmart you.


    ”


    Nathan looked back at Lucinda with a touch of annoyance in his gaze and retorted, “Didn’t she learn that from you?”


    Trying to stifle herughter, Lucinda gestured to him and promised, “Alright, I’ll make it up to you soon.Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g


    ”


    “You better keep your word,” Nathan responded, his smile showing his contentment.


    A few minutester, Destinee dashed back downstairs, panting, clutching her pillow.