While Lucinda escorted Destinee to kindergarten, Nathan took Colby to theb for his infusion.


    In the ward, ab researcher entered the room, holding a medical tray with an infusion bottle and syringe.


    Colby had been on a drip almost every day, utilizing a peripheral venous catheter.Còntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org


    The peripheral venous catheter’s needle must be changed every three days to prevent infection and ensure proper cement within the blood vessel.


    Today was the designated day to switch out the needle.


    Colby noticed the fresh needle on the tray from afar and let out a soft sigh.


    “I’m already five years old.


    When will I be done with these infusions? The back of my hand is turning blue.


    I worry it might need to be injected elsewhere next.


    ”


    Nathan, feeling empathetic, quietly peeled a peach for him.


    The researcher reassured gently, “Don’t worry, Colby.


    It’s painless.


    ”


    “I’m quite ustomed to it,” Colby dered, lifting his eyebrows with a hint of pride as he bravely offered his arm.


    Since the needle had been embedded for a few days, its removal was bound to be painful.


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    The researcher quickly extracted the needle.


    Colby frowned slightly and looked out the window with a hint of disdain.


    He maintained hisposure, starkly contrasting with other children who cried post-injection.


    Noticing Nathan peeling a peach, Colby tried to send him away.


    “Daddy, shouldn’t you be busy at work? Isn’t there a lot to do at the office? Don’t worry about me.


    ”


    He thought it best for Nathan to leave.


    Nathan sensed his discontent.


    “Do you find it bothersome having me here?”


    Colby’s face lit up with a smile.


    “How could I? I’m really happy when Daddy takes care of me.


    ”


    Nathan peeled the peach deftly and said slowly, “I took the day off.


    I’m here to keep youpany and I’m not going anywhere.


    ”


    Colby was at a loss for words.


    Despite smiling, he felt unhappy about the situation.


    “Then perhaps you could spend some time with Destinee.


    You haven’t picked her up from her new kindergarten yet, right? Don’t worry about me.


    I’m used to these infusions on my own.


    I won’t feel lonely.


    ”


    Nathan kept peeling without looking up, his thoughts unreadable.


    After a while, he finished peeling the peach.


    He sliced a small piece and handed it to Colby.