You're Out Daddy

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.”

more, then.” Zachary continued

two of them chatted away happily while she ate one slice after

those dark eyes of the observing Kenneth seemed to have become awash with colors as the corner of his lips

expressions of his did not

only with the conflict created through an

drama to happen isn’t necessarily a

because she could not bear seeing

thirsty, Mr. Handsome,”

he looked at Denise with his lips curled upward. “Hang on. Let me go get some water for you.” With that, he got up

Denise’s way, Benjamin shook

women! Such devious

he lowered his gaze to resume his

water into a glass, just as Zachary and Natasha likewise talked on

around, only to see what an enjoyable time the two of them were having. In the next second, he

immediately set

sorry, Mr. Lynch. I did not mean to do that.” While Kenneth spoke, there was a spot of gleefulness in his

him. Are you sure that was

some tissues off the table, she passed them along

head, Zachary maintained his good-humored

aren’t mad, are you, Mr. Lynch?”

smile. “No big

but your shirt’s all soaked through. Looks like you might have to

apparent to anyone what Kenneth meant

toward Natasha. “It’s getting rather late, so I should get going. Have a good rest, Nat.

right,

Zachary nodded.

be seeing you out then, Mr.

“It’s fine.” With that, he then turned to the

“See you, Mr. Zach.”

“Bye, Mr. Zach.”

Denise waved

the door behind him. Kenneth’s brows perked up smugly when he thought of having scored such an easy

Natasha regarded him. “Is there

Kenneth turned and regarded her with an innocuous

you got there, Mr. Hamilton. You could consider becoming an

lips curled up. “It takes one

he filled up a new glass that he took over