You're Out Daddy

Chapter 175 Wring Them Dry

Natasha returned relatively early. Terence and the triplets were not yet home when she arrived.

They only showed up after she had washed up and was getting ready for bed.

Denise threw herself into her arms as soon as they entered the door. “Did you miss me today, Nat?”

Natasha glanced down at Denise’s forehead. Though there were no scars or signs of injury, it still stung Natasha to recall the incident.

Natasha nodded. “Eh, just a little.”

“Which is it? Did you miss me or not?”

“I did!”

Denise smiled with satisfaction. “Great-grandpa took us to Infinitium for lunch today, Nat. The food there isn’t bad. I’ll take you there another time, okay?”

Natasha nodded. “Okay.”

Terence was watching them. “All right, Denise. You’ve been out all day today. Look at how dusty you are! Be a good girl and go wash up.”

“Yes, Great-grandpa,” Denise replied before turning back to Natasha. “I’m going to wash up, Nat. See you later!”

“All right!”

Natasha watched the triplets stand in line for the washroom. She was then about to retire into her bedroom when Terence called, “Wait a moment, Nat.”

Natasha turned back to find her grandfather with a peculiar expression. He looked as if he wanted to say something but decided against it.

“What’s wrong, Grandpa?” Natasha asked.

Terence gazed at her thoughtfully for some time before he spoke. “How are you and Zachary doing recently?” he asked.

Natasha knew what Terence was getting at. “Nothing new,” she answered after a pause.

“I’ve been giving it some serious thought,” Terence began with some hesitation. “Sometimes, it’s better to take things slow and—”

sudden ringing of Natasha’s

was Zachary

look at

“Zachary,” Natasha answered simply.

Terence looked rather uneasy.

my room,”

for something else to say, but Natasha had already entered her

her, she answered the call

“Hello.”

sounded a little excited. “I was afraid

Natasha said in a blunt

in her voice disconcerted Zachary for no apparent reason. “I called to apologize

“Apologize?”

for lunch today,” he said, sincerity ringing in every syllable. “She had an altercation with Denise and Anthony before another bout of conflict with Old Mr. Watson. Of course, it was completely her fault and that Anthony and Denise were victims of this incident. Although Old Mr. Watson did not take any action out of respect for me, I

did not want to admit it, Zachary’s words

earlier that day. His speaking out of integrity made her feel he did

pay you a visit in person another time to apologize to Old Mr. Watson,” Zachary

said. “It

it, it did make Denise and Anthony feel horrible,” Zachary said, eager to make amends. “I hope they

sure they’re aware of whose fault it

even better at standing up for themselves than she was.

that. “That’s good. Thank

Natasha did not respond.

a moment’s thought in response to her silence. “We’ll have dinner together after I’ve

“Sounds good.”

get some sleep.

“Goodnight.”

grim look in her eyes

not care much for Zachary. Though they were not destined to be lovers, they were at least friends. But after seeing Erin earlier that day, she

of my business, anyway. If, however, there is a repeat of the incident today, I won’t be showing her

Liam headed straight to the hospital after sending the triplets

work report to Kenneth when the elder Hamilton arrived, relieved that his grandson

cheerful mood, the old man strode over and seated himself on the bedside