For the first time in what felt like forever, Kyson smiled-really smiled.


    So, this was what it felt like to be needed.


    He carefully helped Destinee into her winter clothes, each gesture precise, his heart unexpectedly lighter.


    As Colby blinked himself fully awake, his eyes scanned the room, finally registering the familiar faces around him.


    His gaze lingered on Dulcie, who stood by the side of the bed, holding his coat with a gentle smile.


    Colby, she said softly, her voiceced with warmth, let me help you with your coat, okay? Its snowing heavily outside-do you want to have a Look? There was no resistance, only quiet eptance as Dulcie draped the coat over his small shoulders, her touch careful and soothing.


    Once both Colby and Destinee were bundled up against the cold, the group left the ward, with Sonny trailing closely behind.


    As soon as they stepped outside, they were greeted by the sight of the snowfall-thick, heavy kes spiraling down from the sky, creating a soft nket over the ground. Destinee, ever the little spark of energy, squealed with delight.


    She began hopping around, trying to catch the falling snowkes in her tiny hands, herughter ringing out in the crisp air.


    Its snowing! Its snowing! In Stastle, located in the warmer southern region of Cadiered, snow was a rare and magical sight.


    The snowkes felt like tiny pieces of wonder.


    Caught up in Destinees excitement, Sally grinned and turned to Kyson.


    Kyson, go grab some tools! Were making a snowman! Kyson nodded and quickly headed back to theb to fetch what they needed.


    Meanwhile, Dulcie and the children were already ying in the snow, theirughter echoing in the air like a song.


    Colby, on the other hand, stayed under the shelter, watching the others with a smile. His fragile health made it difficult for him to run or jump like Destinee, but that didnt stop him from joining in the fun from afar.


    The smile on his face was rare-something about the snow, about the yful scene before him, seemed to lift a weight from his little heart.


    Just as he exhaled, content in the moment, Destinee came charging toward him, a huge snowball clutched in her hands.


    Colby, look at my big snowball! Her mischievous grin gave her intentions away, but before Colby could even think to move, the snowball hit him square on the head, covering his hair and face with cold, powdery snow.


    Silly,e and get me! Destineeughed, sticking her tongue out yfully as she skipped away.


    Colby wiped the snow from his face, a smirk tugging at the corners of his mouth.


    He bent down, scooping up a handful of snow, quickly shaping it into a ball.


    Within moments, he retaliated, hurling it back at her with surprising uracy. The two children were soon locked in a lively snowball fight, theirughter filling the winter air as they tossed snowballs back and forth.


    Kyson dashed back with the tools, and Sally jumped in to help with building a snowman.


    Meanwhile, Dulcie stayed by the children, engaging them in yful antics, herughter ringing like music in the crisp air.


    Sonny stood back, a warm smile spreading across his face as he watched the scene unfold, his heart swelling with joy at their infectious happiness.


    The snow was falling faster now, nketing the ground in a thickyer of white.


    The two kids were utterly engulfed, giggles erupting as the snow piled onto their hats and jackets.


    Their hands were bright red from the cold, but they were so lost in their y that they hardly noticed.