You're Out Daddy

“That was when I found out my relationship with him was genuine. However, I never interacted with him or planned to acknowledge him as family. It’s only because of my mommy’s matter did we actually interact,” Anthony said as he shrugged.

“So that means Kenneth previously didn’t know about your existence too?” Thalia asked.

“Obviously he didn’t.”

Thalia then fell deep into her thoughts. A long while later, she mumbled earnestly, “Your mother is impressive and great.”

Anthony nodded in agreement. “Yes, it was challenging for her to give birth to me and raise me. Moreover, she was scared that Kenneth would find out about me and take me away, so I never thought of acknowledging him as my father, nor do I want to admit that I’m related to him. That’s why I never told you about this.” Anthony had finally explained the entire incident to Thalia.

Thalia could understand the logic behind his actions, and she could empathize with them.

“How can Kenneth be such a douchebag? He’s doing your mother wrong despite how pretty she is. What a b*stard!”

Anthony nodded in agreement. “Indeed!”

“You’ve done the right thing for this. Someone like Kenneth shouldn’t have children. The bloodline should end with him!”

Hold on. Aren’t you cursing at me?

Anthony whipped his head aside to look at Thalia.

Thalia only realized what she had said a beat later, and she quickly replied, “That’s not what I meant. What I’m saying is that someone like Kenneth should have an ending like this. But who would have thought that he would be so lucky to have a son like you?”

“That’s right!” Anthony bobbed his head in agreement again.

“My, at the end of the day, I’d rather have a good life than be a good person,” Thalia said wistfully.

Again, Anthony inclined his head.

Right then, Thalia turned to him. “Although that was what happened, and you have your own plans, you should have still told me about it earlier. After all, I’ve said so many things about Kenneth…” Thalia trailed off, her voice getting softer and softer.

“Don’t worry. I won’t tell him about anything you’ve said,” Anthony told her.

“It’s not that I’m scared he’ll find out about it!” Thalia was not going to admit that she had chickened out.

“Of course. You’re definitely not scared of him!” Anthony responded in support.

“Still, our relationships with Kenneth are rather sensitive. I was still thinking that it was fine since you’re not his biological kid, but it’s different now.” Thalia then mulled over the incident again. “If Kyle finds out about this, he’ll be f*cking surprised too!”

Right then, a thought struck Thalia. “You didn’t leave the organization because of Kenneth, right?”

his head. “No. There’s no way I’d do

you swear

on it. There’s zero chance that I’ll do that!” Anthony swore as he raised

“I’d believe in you,

and said, “Don’t worry. He has no

was going to tell him something else, so he immediately dropped

He has another way

“What?”

thumb

in rumination. “Well,

you know

on you to keep me safe!”

she had spent with Anthony, he had spent most of the time acting like a miniature adult—he was solemn. Although he did smile, the smiles he had were rarely

At that moment…

only blame myself for not being immune to this face of his. How can

at him. “Anyway, you’re not allowed to

“Okay!” Anthony nodded.

hidden something from me again, I’ll—”

“What?” Anthony asked.

gave him a mysterious grin. “Do you know how the eunuchs of

Anthony fell silent.

and asked,

and bobbed

“Good boy. Let’s go!”

Anthony followed her out.

sudden, he remembered

“Thalia?”

“Call me Goddess.”

“G-Goddess…”

“Speak.”

if I were to say that I still have something else I’m hiding

shot a look

and continued, “I was kidding.

looked away from him and continued her way

let out a sigh of

let nature take its course for that