The atmosphere instantly got so awkward that Natasha was at a loss of how to react.

Monitoring the evolvement of the situation and amidst concern that Zachary would be upset, Terence promptly intervened. “Come on, Liam. Let’s head outside for a chat.” Tilting his head, he motioned for the latter to follow.

Given the long history between the pair, Liam understood his counterpart’s intention at one glance. The sight of Zachary reduced Liam’s mouth to a pout. “Yeah, fine.”

On the way out, Liam turned and cast a glance at Kenneth. “You, stay here and take care of Nat.”

Whereas Kenneth nodded in acknowledgment, Natasha was rendered speechless.

The two of them did it on purpose, didn’t they?

From there, the room was left with just Natasha, Zachary, the two children, and Kenneth.

The atmosphere, too, was peculiar in its own way.

Regarding the two little ones, Natasha said, “Go and do your homework.”

In response, Benjamin and Denise nodded obediently. “Okay.”

Hence, off went the two of them.

Reacting to the situation, Kenneth went over to the pair of tykes. “I’ll help guide you along.”

Hearing that put a broad smile on Denise’s lips. She, however, reined herself in when she noticed the way Natasha was looking at her. “Thank you, Mr. Handsome.”

“Don’t mention it,” replied Kenneth with a warm smile. He then cast an eye over his own shoulder toward Natasha with his brows perked in an act of provocation.

Natasha rolled her eyes at him.

Childish.

All of that did not escape Zachary. Yet, he acted as though he was unaware while he addressed Natasha. “Would you like to have some fruits?”

Natasha was about to respond in the negative when Zachary picked up one. “Denise told me that oranges are your favorites.”

Natasha made no denial of that. “The little girl tells you everything, doesn’t she?”

Declining to reply, Zachary simply peeled an orange for her. “Try this one.”

Natasha inspected it before she took it from him. “Thank you.” Then, she popped it into her mouth.

“How is it? Is it sweet?”

Natasha nodded. “Very.”

some more, then.” Zachary continued to peel for

chatted away happily while

eyes of the observing Kenneth seemed to have become awash with colors as

his did

was only with the conflict created through

drama to happen isn’t

assist Kenneth because she could not bear

Mr. Handsome,”

curled upward. “Hang on. Let me go get some water for you.” With that, he

Benjamin shook his

devious creatures

lowered his gaze to resume

by. The latter feigned casualness while he poured water into a glass, just as Zachary and

task, Kenneth turned around, only to see what an enjoyable time the two of them were having. In the next second, he bent his wrist to send the

immediately set

that.”

rolled her eyes at him.

the table, she passed them along to Zachary. “Are you all

head, Zachary maintained his

you aren’t mad, are you, Mr. Lynch?”

same gentlemanly smile. “No big deal. It’s just a

soaked through. Looks like you might have to

apparent to anyone

cast a glance at Kenneth and subsequently turned his gaze toward Natasha. “It’s getting rather late, so I should get going. Have a good rest, Nat. I’d come by again

“All right,

Zachary nodded.

seeing you out then, Mr. Lynch,”

as he shot Kenneth a look. “It’s fine.” With that, he then turned to the two little

“See you, Mr. Zach.”

“Bye, Mr. Zach.”

Denise waved to

behind him. Kenneth’s brows perked up smugly when he thought of

that moment, Natasha regarded him. “Is there a point

Kenneth turned and regarded her

Mr. Hamilton.

“It takes one to

that he

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