As Liam spoke, his voice trembled.
Other than feeling surprised, he was also delighted. Yet, he also didn't dare believe his good fortune.
I-Is this possible? I'm already ecstatic about having two great-grandchildren, but there's still a third one? I-Is he a child of the Hamilton family?
He wanted to doubt it, but Anthony's face dispelled all his doubts.
Anthony didn't say anything, alternating his gaze between Liam and Natasha.
Can I speak the truth? But judging from their expressions, they seem to know everything already.
“Nat...” In the end, he turned to Natasha, seeking her consent.
In response, Natasha nodded at him.
Now that things have come to this, keeping it a secret is of no use anymore.
Anthony deliberated for a while before beaming at Liam. “Nice to meet you, Greatgrandpa. I'm Anthony Watson, older brother to Benjamin and Denise Watson.”
As soon as his words rang out, Liam grew emotional to the point of tears.
“Y-You're really a child of the Hamilton family!” Excited beyond words, he switched his gaze between Kenneth and Natasha. Then, he bent his aged body and studied Anthony's face, gushing, “I'm about to burst with pride! How could I possibly have three adorable great-grandchildren? At long last, the Hamilton family has more descendants!”
At the side, however, Thalia was at an utter loss.
What's this about Anthony and Benjamin? I don't get it.
Despite that, she could understand Liam's remark.
Anthony is Kenneth's son? The biological kind? Whoa!
That piece of information blew her mind.
Right then, Anthony remained as thoughtful and courteous as ever while he regarded Liam. “Do you feel better now, Great-grandpa? And have you been taking your medicine on time?”
The instant Liam heard that, his eyes turned red-rimmed. On the one hand, he felt guilty toward Anthony, but on the other, he found the boy all too sensible.
Even now, he's still thinking about my health! He's far more thoughtful than that brat, Kenneth! How exactly did Natasha educate them that they're all so understanding? I love them so much!
“Yes, of course! I've been taking my medicine properly, and I've about finished the sweets you gave me!” he gushed emotionally.
“It's okay. There's still a lot at home, so I'll give you more when you've finished them. However, you must take your medicine properly,” Anthony urged.
Liam nodded profusely. “Sure, sure! I'll listen to you, so everything you say goes!”
Anthony flashed him a smile in return.
Meanwhile, Kenneth took it all in from the side.
While he was delighted upon seeing the two children previously, he was now shocked to see Anthony.
Besides, an indescribable feeling brewed within him.
A sense of guilt toward the children and Natasha surged to the forefront.
He had no idea how the woman raised three children alone, but he knew that it must have been difficult.
If I hadn't done so back then and tried to understand her, would things have ended differently?
However, he was all too aware that there was no way of turning back time.
The only thing he could do at present was to make it up to them doubly.
At that exact moment, the hospital room door was pushed open once again.
Only then did he notice Kenneth, who was lying on the hospital bed.
His upper body was bare, with a bandage circling his abdomen and shoulder several times. That aside, there were even faint traces of blood seeping out.
All that was notwithstanding the minor injuries littering his body.
On the whole, he did appear rather pathetic.
Stunned, Terence turned to Natasha. “Was Liam speaking the truth?”
Unable to deny it, Natasha nodded in affirmation.
At once, words eluded Terence.
When Liam saw that the man had gone silent, he knew that remorse had set in and felt that he had gained the upper hand then. Clearing his throat, he declared, “Oh well, you don't have to worry too much. A man should be bold and courageous, protecting his wife... and children. He merely executed his responsibilities.”
Listening to that lecture at the side, Terence frowned. “Shoo, you. Go away.”
Liam burst out laughing.
Subsequently, Terence looked at Kenneth. He was a person who drew a clear distinction between right and wrong.
Indeed, Kenneth had hurt Natasha, so Terence was naturally greatly prejudiced against the man. However, he was also sincerely grateful that the man had protected Natasha at the risk of his life.
Going over to Kenneth, he regarded the man with a somewhat awkward gaze. “No matter what, thank you for protecting Nat. I owe you one.
Immediately, Kenneth replied humbly, “Don't worry about it, Old Mr. Watson. Saving her was instinctual. You don't owe me either because it's me who owes her. I owe her and the children so much that I probably can't finish repaying them in this lifetime!”
All of a sudden, he didn't seem all that hateful.
At the very least, his words were pleasing to the ears.
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