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 to peel for

them chatted away happily while she ate

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

of his did not

the conflict created through an intense rivalry between two comparable men that an engaging journey and satisfying

for such drama to happen isn’t necessarily a bad thing

she decided to assist Kenneth because she could not bear seeing

Mr. Handsome,” Denise

me go get some

way, Benjamin shook his

devious creatures they

his gaze

Natasha were conversing when Kenneth walked by. The latter feigned casualness while he poured water into a glass, just as Zachary and Natasha likewise talked on as

with his 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

set

terribly sorry, Mr. Lynch. I did not mean to do that.” While

her eyes at him. Are you sure

some tissues off the table, she passed them

head, Zachary maintained his good-humored demeanor.

you aren’t mad, are you, Mr. Lynch?”

the same gentlemanly smile. “No big deal. It’s

good to know, but your shirt’s all soaked through. Looks like you

anyone what Kenneth meant by

Kenneth and subsequently turned his gaze toward Natasha. “It’s getting rather late, so I should get going.

nodded. “All right,

Zachary nodded.

be seeing you out

curled up as he shot Kenneth a look. “It’s fine.” With that, he then turned

“See you, Mr. Zach.”

“Bye, Mr. Zach.”

Denise waved to

brows perked up smugly when he thought of having

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

Kenneth turned and regarded her with an innocuous

some fine acting chops you got there, Mr. Hamilton.

lips curled up. “It takes one to know

that he took over to Denise. “Here, Darling.