You're Out Daddy

Chapter 327

Chapter 327

It turned out that the item in question was an expensive, limited edition doll.

“I'm sorry, Denise. I only learned about what had happened recently, so I didn't drop by to visit earlier. Here, this is for you,” said Zachary.

Denise stared at that doll and was momentarily stunned.

“What's wrong? Do you not like it? I remember you saying that you liked this, so I asked a friend to send one here from overseas,” said Zachary.

Denise shifted her gaze around a little before she answered, “It's not that. I love it. It's just... I already have one. Daddy gave it to me.”

The smile on Zachary's face stiffened at the mention of Kenneth. The way Zachary looked at Denise became a little less warm as well.

“I am so sorry, Mr. Zach,” said Denise apologetically.

Zachary came back around at that moment. He forced his lips to curve into a smile. Then he said, “It's fine. I just didn't know about that. What else are you into? I'll get it for you.”

“There's no need for that, Mr. Zach. It's the thought that counts, and I've received your good intentions, so there's no need to buy me anything,” replied Denise politely.

As Zachary stared at Denise, he sensed that she was keeping her distance from him. She was no longer the cheery kid who would act freely around him.

The mere thought of that prompted Zachary to murmur, “Denise, we're growing apart, too...”

Denise looked into his eyes. For a moment there, she didn't know what to say.

That was when Anthony stepped up. “Mr. Zach, are you here today just to visit Denise?”

Zachary shifted his attention to Anthony when he heard that. The latter's tiny face didn't just resemble Kenneth's. Their facial expressions were ridiculously similar as well.

Zachary nodded and replied, “That's right. Is there something wrong with that?”

“No, not at all. It's just that I saw you and Thea met up a few times, so I assumed the two of you were friends. I got curious and thought I'd ask,” answered Anthony.

Zachary narrowed his eyes a little. He wondered if he was overthinking things and making the kid eviler in his mind because he felt as though Anthony was hinting at something else.

“When did you see the two of us together? And where?” asked Zachary.

“I was in a cab and was going past the entrance of a bar at the time,” replied Anthony before smiling harmlessly and innocently. “Mr. Zach, I have to warn you. That woman, Thea, is a big meanie, so don't get too close to her, okay? Or you might get hurt one day.”

Zachary kept his eyes on Anthony. A hint of suspicion flashed past the former's eyes. “We ran into each other a couple of times, and those were just coincidences, so there is no way she can hurt me,” stated Zachary.

Anthony nodded while grinning. “Ah, I see. Okay, then.”

Zachary couldn't take his eyes off Anthony. The former kept sensing something strange in the latter's eyes... It's almost as if he knows everything.

Just then, another car stopped right beside them. Natasha and Kenneth got out of the car soon after.

When Anthony saw them there, the glow in his eyes changed. He smiled and greeted, “Daddy, Nat, you're home!”

Kenneth and Natasha had just gotten out of the car when they heard Anthony saying the word “Daddy.” The duo was taken aback. They looked at their son with a questioning look.

He actually said Daddy?

Just as Kenneth was reeling in his emotions, he saw Anthony running toward them while smiling. Anthony's eyes, however, were signaling for them to look to the side.

Kenneth came around quickly and saw Zachary standing there. That was when he understood what Anthony was trying to say. Kenneth smiled and made his way to the others immediately.

“Daddy, Nat!” greeted Denise. She ran into their arms immediately, and her eyes shone with the kind glee that couldn't be faked or concealed.

Kenneth reached out to pat her tiny head. Seeing all that stung Zachary's eyes.

That was when Kenneth shifted his gaze to Zachary and arched his brows. “Hello, Mr. Lynch. What a coincidence. We meet again.”

Zachary glared at Kenneth and gritted his teeth a little. “It's not a coincidence. I came all the way here to visit Denise.”

“Oh, is that so?” replied Kenneth. He grinned tauntingly when he saw the toy that Zachary was holding. “I see you know my daughter very well. You even know what kind of toys she likes.”

Zachary shifted his gaze to the gift he had with him, then back to Kenneth. “That's because I know them much better than you realize.”

Kenneth wasn't angry to hear that. He simply turned to Denise and asked, “Why didn't you accept the gift? Don't let his efforts go to waste.”

“Uh, but Daddy, didn't you already give me one?” asked Denise while blinking at Kenneth to signal him.

“When did that happen? I don't even know what that is, so how could I have given it to you? Perhaps you were dreaming?” suggested Kenneth.

Denise was utterly speechless.

Does he have to expose my lies like that?

“Denise, I understand that you don't enjoy accepting gifts from people, but sometimes, it is necessary to do so. That way, we won't break others' hearts,” said Kenneth to “teach” his daughter a lesson.

Denise replied, “O-Okay.”

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