Yep.


    Lucinda then offered her suggestions.


    She thought well of Dulcie, feeling she was genuinely kind and a good match for Kyson.


    They discussed various gift options for a while until Colby took the phone and said bluntly, Kyson, if its for your girlfriend, you should just ask her what she wants.


    Dont bother my mom with this.


    With that, Colby ended the call.


    Lucindaughed off the interruption. Alright, kids, thats enough for today.


    Lets head home.


    She then reminded Destinee, Make sure to get plenty of sleep tonight since youll go to kindergarten tomorrow.


    Colby let out a scornfulugh.


    Destinee is dumb.


    She needs to learn from those childish sses at kindergarten.


    Feeling insulted, Destinee quickly climbed onto Colby and bit his shoulder in retaliation. If you say that again, Ill tell everyone how you had once cried in the middle of the night! Youve pretty much already said it now! So what! Lucinda watched her kids bicker and couldnt help butugh.


    At that moment, Nathan came to theb from work.


    He paused at the door, hearing the sounds ofughter from inside the room.


    Whats with all themotion? Upon hearing her fathers voice, Destinee rushed over to him clutching his legs and looking aggrieved.


    Dad, Colby was being mean.


    He said what Im learning is just for babies.


    Arent you going to punish him? Nathan scooped her up into his arms. Daddys pretty strong.


    Are you sure you want me to go after your brother? Um… Destinee scrunched up her face, caught in dilemma.


    She was always concerned about Colbys frail health.


    The thought of her father actually hitting him was unsettling.


    After a long pause, she tentatively suggested, Maybe just a gentle tap? Nathan walked to the bedside with Destinee in his arms and yfully tapped Colbys tiny forehead.


    Happy now? he asked.


    Destinee pouted slightly, pondering for a moment before responding with mild enthusiasm, Its okay, I suppose.