His dark eyes stared at her constantly. “Nat, all I know is that being alive is more important than anything in this world.”
Sensing what he was about to say next, Natasha asked with a smile, “I'm alive now, right?”
“You know what I'm talking about.”
Natasha nestled on his shoulder and behaved adorably. “I know, but the outcome will be the same no matter who consumes the antidote. We'll still have to do our best to find another one. Are you going to leave Thalia be if I ate it?”
“Thalia has Spencer and Darknetz to take care of her,” answered Kenneth with a low voice.
Natasha chuckled. “Is that so? If that's the case, there was no need for you and Dave to save her and Spencer when they were ambushed.”
“That's an entirely different matter. Besides, our original plan was to save only Spencer.”
“That's enough, Kenneth. Stop being stubborn. I know that although Darknetz and DX hold a deep grudge against each other, you'll never sit idly by and do nothing. I know you as well as you know me.” She tilted her head with her arms around his neck.
Kenneth simply gazed at her quietly.
“All right. Just let this matter go, okay? It took a great deal of determination for me to make this decision. The more you talk about it, the more conflicted I'll feel,” said Natasha.
Kenneth could not possibly say anything else since she had already put it that way. He could only caress her messy hair affectionately and nod. “Okay.”
Natasha rested her head on his shoulder with a smile.
Meanwhile, Kenneth seemed to be thinking about something serious as inexplicable emotions swirled in his dark ebony eyes.
“Oh, that reminds me. I forgot to tell you something,” Natasha said all of a sudden as she rested her chin on his shoulder.
Kenneth threw her a sidelong glance and queried with a deep voice, “What is it?”
“Anthony said he's going somewhere not far away. Thalia might go with him,” Natasha casually mentioned.
Kenneth frowned slightly when he heard that. “What for?”
“He said he's going to find someone. I didn't ask him about the details,” answered Natasha, glossing over the matter ambiguously.
“Did you allow him to go?”
Natasha nodded casually. “Yep.”
“So you're just informing me?” Kenneth asked, scrutinizing her.
Propping her chin on his shoulder, she gazed at him with widened eyes. “Do you have a different opinion?”
Sighing, Kenneth said, “I wouldn't dare to. I'm already grateful enough that they acknowledge me as their father.”
His self-deprecating words elicited a smile from Natasha. “What's wrong? Do you not agree?”
“Not really. I'm just worried,” Kenneth replied plainly.
“That's why I'm telling you this. Even though Thalia's going with him, I think it's better if you can get someone to keep them safe,” explained Natasha.
Kenneth thought about it and bobbed his head. “Okay.”
Natasha continued hugging the man while gazing at him. “Those three kiddos really respect and fear you. Anthony specifically asked me about your opinion after getting my approval.”
Hearing that, Kenneth raised his brow. “Are you sure?”
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