Chapter 827 by Marina Vittori
An Understated Dominance
âYay! Weâre going to the theme park tomorrow!â Haley cheered excitedly when she heard Dustinâs reply.
She didnât forget to thank him sincerely too. âThank you, Uncle Dustin! I wish you the best of luck and happiness and that you can rest in peace.â
âRest in peace?â Natasha was first taken aback for a moment before she burst into laughter. The child was too entertaining!
âWhat nonsense are you spouting? I think you mean to wish him a good and peaceful rest!â Nelson shot her a look and quickly corrected her.
âIâm so sorry, Mr. Rhys! She didnât mean what she said. Please donât take it to heart,â Cecilia immediately apologized.
She worried he might be offended to hear something like that when he was hospitalized.
âThatâs alright. She means no harm.â Dustin smiled warmly, not offended in the least.
âUncle Dustin, itâs my birthday tomorrow. Will you join us to celebrate my birthday?â Haley cocked her head and asked innocently.
âSure! Iâll be there!â Dustin ruffled her hair affectionately and agreed with a smile.
âAwesome!â Haley jumped with joy.
âHaley, you invited Uncle Dustin. What about me?â Natasha teased.
âYouâre welcome to join, pretty lady!â Haley nodded enthusiastically.
âYouâre such an adorable child! Iâve got a gift for you!â
As Natasha spoke, she pulled out an intricate crystal necklace and placed it in Haleyâs hand.
Then, she asked her with a smile, âDo you like it?â
âI do! Thank you, pretty lady!â
Haley quickly planted a kiss on Natashaâs cheek, making her giggle.
âMiss Harmon, the necklace is too expensive for Haley! You should keep it!â Nelson was shocked.
âI canât take back a gift that Iâve given her! Besides, itâs just a necklace. It isnât worth much.â Natasha patted Haley on the head.
âWell, thank you then, Miss Harmon.â Nelson smiled politely at her.
The crystal necklace was worth millions, and she gave it out so easily. Nelson was impressed by her generosity.
âHaley, do you know if itâs a younger brother or a younger sister in Mommyâs tummy?â Natasha asked jokingly.
âUmâ¦â Haley scratched her head. In the end, she said, âIt doesnât matter. Iâll love him or her a lot either way.â
The adults smiled at each other when they heard that. They were amazed at how clever the child
was.
âWhen will you be having a baby too, pretty lady?â Haley asked earnestly.
âMe?â Natasha was caught off guard.
She shot Dustin a gaze before chuckling. âWell, I canât have a baby by myself. Youâll have to ask Uncle Dustin about that. See if he agrees to it.â
âUncle Dustin, why wonât you have a baby with her?â Haley turned to look at Dustin.
âWell â¦â Dustin found himself momentarily speechless. He looked at her awkwardly.
He wasnât affected by her wishing him to rest in peace. But now, she threw him such a tough question to answer?
âDo you not want a baby with the pretty lady because you donât like her?â Haley asked again. âHmm?â Natasha looked at Dustin with her arms crossed.
âI do! Of course, I do like her,â Dustin said with a nervous smile.
âAre kids these days all so mature?â he wondered.
âWell, if you like her, then why wonât you have a baby with her?â Haley asked.
âWeâre not married yet. Weâll have a baby after we get married,â Dustin forced an answer.
âAnd when will you get married?â Haley seemed relentless.
Dustin was stumped.
âCan we please change the conversation, kiddo? Iâm begging you!â Dustin silently pleaded in his head.