You're Out Daddy

Chapter 298

Denise stayed at the hospital for one more day. She was only discharged after the doctors confirmed

that everything was all right with her.

Kenneth drove her home. On their way back, he stole furtive glances at the rearview mirror and noticed

that Denise was clinging onto Natasha like a koala bear.

“Nat, you have not hugged me like this for a long time,” Denise cooed.

“Well, I could say the same for you,” Natasha said.

“I'm sick, so I need a lot of hugs to feel better.”

Natasha knew that it was the comfort and sense of security of having Kenneth around that made

Denise feel so at ease.

Her lips curled into a smile at the realization. She held Denise tighter into her embrace and said, “All

right. Plenty of hugs for you!”

It had been a long time since Denise had acted in such a pettish manner to Natasha. The little girl

smiled in contentment and noticed that Kenneth was staring at them from the rearview mirror. “Daddy,

are you jealous that I get these hugs from Nat?”

Natasha lifted her gaze, and Kenneth's gaze coincidentally met hers as well. The two locked eyes with

each other, and there was an inexplicably ambiguous tension hanging in the air.

Natasha averted her gaze, breaking the tension.

Kenneth's lips curled into a grin as he said, “Yes, I am very jealous.”

Denise raised a brow. Is Daddy playing along with me now?

She grinned and continued to tease him, “Are you jealous that Mommy is getting hugs from me, or are

you jealous that I'm the one getting hugs from Mommy?”

“Is there a difference?” Natasha asked.

“Of course there is!” Denise said and turned to Kenneth.

He immediately replied, “Of course I'm jealous of you getting to hug Mommy like that.”

Denise pouted. “Daddy, you've changed...”

Kenneth chuckled. Then he turned to look at Natasha with an enigmatic glint in his eyes.

Natasha did not deign to reply to them. She merely stared out the window and pretended as if she did

not understand what they were saying.

Meanwhile, at home, Anthony was chatting online with Kyle.

Anthony: Vermillion Base? This organization's name sure is weird.

Kyle: Don't they sound like a bunch of rebels?

Anthony: Yes, that's exactly it!

Kyle: Even though the organization has seen better days, they're still not to be taken lightly. I heard that

they're doing some kind of transactions lately. A batch of goods will be in transit right at Glenport City.

Anthony's eyes narrowed as he replied: Glenport City?

Kyle: Yep!

Anthony stared at the computer screen and fell into deep thought.

Kyle had a bad feeling when he noticed Anthony's silence. He replied: Don't you dare tell me you have

something weird planned!

Anthony read the message and replied: Wow, you can read minds now.

Kyle: Right. You'd better stop with that nonsense. You're going to start a war if you stop the transit of

the batch of goods.

Anthony: Who said I was going to stop their transit?

Kyle: Then what are you planning to do?

Anthony: I haven't got a hint myself. I'll see how it goes.

Kyle: Anthony, I'm not kidding. They're not ordinary people, and they have no mercy toward others. If

they find out about this, they will get rid of you right then and there!

Anthony: Now that you've put it this way, I definitely have to go check it out myself.

Kyle was lost for words.

So it's true then, what they say about men, that they have an innate sense to conquer and rebel. Telling

men not to do something will only result in them doing the exact opposite.

Anthony: Don't worry. Nothing is going to happen to me.

Kyle: How are you going to guarantee that?

Anthony: I'm going to swear it on my character.

Kyle: At least swear on something you have.

Anthony: My upbringing has forbidden me from hurling profanities at you.

Just when they were teasing each other, Anthony heard the sound of the door opening.

He heard Denise's voice and knew that they were home.

Startled by their sudden return, Anthony replied: Let's call it a day. My mommy's back. I'm going offline.

Kyle was puzzled as he replied: Mommy?

Anthony realized he had made a blunder in his haste when he saw Kyle's reply.

However, he did not have time to explain as Natasha was back. Anthony went offline right away.

On the other end of the chat, Kyle could not help but shudder at the image of a one-hundred-and-

eighty-centimeter-tall man calling out “Mommy” as he stared at Anthony's chat.

Kyle was starting to wonder if Anthony was a pervert.

Just how old is he? Isn't calling his own mother mommy a little disgusting?

Anthony headed out of his room after turning off his computer.

They were already in the living room.

Noticing that Kenneth was also with them, Anthony nodded at him to acknowledge the man before

turning to look at Natasha and Denise.

“Nat, Denise! You guys are back,” he said.

Natasha nodded and asked, “Where's Benjamin?”

“Probably napping in his room,” Anthony replied.

Denise furrowed her brows. “Why isn't Ben coming out to welcome me back home? I'm going to call

him.”

Then she headed for Benjamin's room.

Anthony trailed behind her, leaving Natasha and Kenneth alone in the living room.

“I'm going to change my clothes. You... make yourself at home,” Natasha mumbled.

Kenneth nodded. “Don't worry about me. I will make myself feel right at home.”

Oh, look at him. Of course he will.

Natasha did not pay heed to the man and headed for her room.

She had planned to take a bath first. However, hearing some noise coming from the outside, she

frowned and walked out. “What's the matter?”

Natasha saw Kenneth carrying Benjamin out of his room with a panicked look on his face.

“Benjamin's running a fever! I'm going to take him to the hospital!” Kenneth said.

Natasha was stunned, as she was still reeling in from the shock of what had happened to Denise. At

the sight of Benjamin's pale face and sweaty forehead, she dashed to Kenneth's side and asked, “How

did this happen?”

“W-When I went inside Ben's room, I saw him lying on the bed looking pale. His body was burning up!”

Denise said worriedly as her eyes turned red.

They had never seen Benjamin like this before.

Natasha wanted to take a closer look at Benjamin. However, as soon as her hand touched his

shoulder, Benjamin frowned and winced in pain.

Kenneth and Natasha exchanged glances with each other. Both of them knew that something was off.

“Benjamin, are you hurting here?” Kenneth asked.

Benjamin was drifting in and out of consciousness right then. However, he was still mumbling,

“Denise... we have to find her.”

Tears streamed down Denise's face when she saw that Benjamin was still worrying about her despite

himself being in such a state. “Ben... I'm right here. What's the matter with you...” Denise sobbed.