Noreen repeated what she'd said before: she never considered Katy a bother.
To make it easier for Noreen to look after Katy, Castle upgraded her cabin. Noreen insisted it wasn't necessary, but Castle was firm.
He explained that the upgrade wasn't just to thank her; he also wanted Katy to have a quieter environment, to avoid anything that might upset her.
Only then did Noreen agree.
The luxury suite on the top deck was indeed comfortable, with a first-class view.
The purity and endlessness of the ocean helped Noreen forget her troubles on shore, allowing her to completely relax.
After a year of non-stop work, the tireless machine that she was had finally earned a brief respite.
For the first two days, she and Katy barely left the room. They ate when they were hungry and slept when they were tired.
Katy's spirits were also much improved. She was chatty and talkative, and a long-absent smile had returned to her face.
On the third day, there was a company dinner, and Noreen brought Katy along. Everyone ate, drank, and had a great time.
After dinner, Noreen took Katy for a stroll on the deck. The sea breeze was wonderfully pleasant.
"Dolphins!" Katy, with her sharp eyes, spotted them guiding the cruise ship and excitedly pulled Noreen over to see.
Other passengers on the deck saw them and crowded around as well.
Katy slipped through the crowd like a little eel.
In the process, Noreen bumped into someone. By the time she finished apologizing, Katy had vanished into the throng.
Noreen frantically searched for her until a crew member told her they'd seen the little girl run off to the right.
She hurried in that direction, asking people along the way, and finally spotted Katy standing in front of a railing.


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