You're Out Daddy

Try as she might, Natasha couldn't fully put her feelings into words. She had always believed she was fighting alone, but after realizing that someone had been quietly supporting and protecting her all along, a wave of emotions washed over her.

They were unfamiliar, yet somehow, they were also warm and comforting.

Just then, the waiter walked over with some food and furrowed his brows at the sight of Natasha. Thankfully, his frown quickly melted away when he saw Kenneth. “So, you found each other?” Kenneth met the waiter's gaze and nodded politely.

“It must be fate, then. Why else would you be able to run into each other at a place like this?” the waiter said with a smile.

Once again, Kenneth gave him a nod. “Thank you.” “Enjoy your meal.” As Natasha watched the waiter walk away, something suddenly clicked in her mind. “Have you been coming back here to wait for me after that day?”

“You frequented this restaurant previously, but after that day, you never returned. I've been waiting for you here ever since. | even bought off the waiters so they can inform me the second they spot you,” Kenneth explained before shaking his head.

“Unfortunately—" “I went somewhere else after that day!” Natasha interrupted.

“I know,” Kenneth replied as he cut into his steak. He might not have said much, but it was enough.

Natasha took one look into his eyes and instantly understood everything. Oh, my goodness. Kenneth has been searching for me this whole time. He hasn't given up at all.

“I'm sorry. | didn't know you'd go looking for me...” The next second, Kenneth's expression turned solemn. “But now you know, don't you, Nat? I'll follow you no matter where you go, so please don't leave without a word again.” Natasha gazed at the man in front of her tenderly, her lips curled into a smile as she nodded. “Okay.” Kenneth, too, broke into a smile and pushed his plate of neatly

sliced steak toward Natasha.

“Thank you,” the latter said.

At that moment, all Kenneth could focus on was Natasha.

Meanwhile, the three kids could only exchange helpless glances.

Oh, gosh. Weren't we supposed to be here for some good food? Why does it feel like we've become the spectators of a romantic show? Not knowing what else to say, the three little ones lowered their eyes and tucked into their meals silently.

Right then, Kenneth's phone suddenly rang once.

After checking the notification, he narrowed his eyes and muttered, “You guys carry on with your meal. | have a call to make.” Natasha merely nodded.

As soon as Kenneth was out of earshot, she turned to the three kids and continued eating. “What's the matter? Why is everyone so quiet today?” “We shouldn't have tagged along today, Nat,” Anthony replied.

“Oh, it's much more than that. It feels like our existence is pointless,” Benjamin chimed in.

Denise, too, was looking at Natasha. “Nat, I've lost my appetite after watching all that public display of affection.” “Really?” Natasha quipped as she glanced at the dessert in front of her. “Looks like you won't be able to eat that, then. In that case, let me finish it for you.” Seeing that, Denise hastily cupped the dessert in her hands. “I was just kidding, Nat!” With that, Natasha, Anthony, and Benjamin promptly burst out laughing.

Denise cocked her head to one side and looked at Natasha curiously. “Nat, are you and Daddy dating? Have you guys made up?” “What do you think? Should | reconcile with him?” Denise nodded immediately. “Of course!” Knowing that Denise had always been on Kenneth's side and would be keen to see them reconcile, Natasha shot her a glance. “Your opinion is irrelevant. Anthony and Benjamin, what do you guys think?” “If we said no, would you not want to make up with Daddy?” Anthony queried.

“That's not necessarily the case.” Anthony stared at her wide-eyed. “Then why are you still asking us?” “Asking for your opinion is a form of respect, but that doesn't mean | have to do as you say.” “Nat, do you still love us the most?” Benjamin suddenly asked.

“Of course, and that's something that will never change,” Natasha answered with a smile. “However, we still have to take charge of our own lives. Just because | love you guys doesn't mean you can interfere with my life. Similarly, | won't interfere with how you live yours either.” Even though she came across as straightforward, it was just like Natasha to be brutally honest about the life lessons she wanted to teach her children.

The three kids listened and nodded, seemingly enlightened by her words.

“So, what are your thoughts about it, Nat?” Anthony added.

After pondering for a moment, Natasha finally answered, “Your father has recalled the past, and his love for me hasn't changed over the years. Likewise, | love him too. That's why | want to say yes.” The three kids froze in their tracks momentarily, but before Natasha could say anything else, they began firing a barrage of questions.

“Does that mean the two of you will be getting married soon?” “Are you planning to throw a grand wedding, or will you just be collecting the marriage certificate?” “If you must, you can always give us another brother or sister! We won't mind at all!” Natasha couldn't help but burst into laughter when she saw how excited the kids were. “Don't you guys have any opinions about it?” The three children shook their heads without hesitation.

Atter all, they couldn't be more eager to see Kenneth and Natasha together again.

Even though Anthony and Benjamin used to have reservations about Kenneth, they couldn't deny that the latter had done a lot for them.

All they ever wanted was to find a man who would love Natasha wholeheartedly, and Kenneth had already shown he was capable of it. In their minds, there wasn't much they could pick on the man.

Moreover, Kenneth was their biological father, and nothing could be better than their parents finally being together.

Having seen the children's eager little faces, Natasha nodded.

“All right. | understand.” “So, Nat, you and Daddy...” Anthony said before his voice trailed off. If the two of them got married, we'd feel more at ease, and it'd be easier for us to leave for Darknetz.

“We haven't thought that far ahead,” Natasha quipped. “I guess we'll take it one step at a time.” Upon hearing that, the three kids once again exchanged glances.

They knew Natasha well and were especially aware of her lazy nature. She enjoyed living in the moment and rarely thought about her future.

However, they also knew that it'd be useless to push Natasha.

If they wanted their plan to progress, their only choice was to focus their efforts elsewhere.

At the thought of that, the three children merely nodded in tacit agreement.

True enough, Natasha didn't even bother wondering what the kids might be up to. She had never been good at planning for the future, and being able to enjoy the moment was what she cherished the most.

Now that she had thought things through, Natasha felt like a weight had been lifted off her shoulder as she happily tucked into her meal.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Kenneth was busy making his call.

Alas, his face turned grim as soon as he heard the callee's voice.

“I never thought you'd be so lucky, J,” Boss muttered from the other end of the call.

“Oh, there are many things you haven't thought of. By the way, how does it feel to be deceived?” Kenneth retorted.

He had always had a sharp tongue, and his words never failed to get under one's skin.