“Ms. Watson, you don't know how hackers are. Shadow Seeker really is like a god in the world of hackers. You can even call her omnipotent. If she wants to, she can easily hack into a company, a corporation, or even a nation within minutes! I'm not exaggerating!” Fabian continued to praise Shadow Seeker. His eyes shone fanatically as though he had seen it happen with his own eyes.
Natasha was at a loss for words.
She should be happy that someone had so much confidence in her and would defend her.
Staring at Fabian, Natasha could only maintain a polite smile.
“Never mind. You won't understand!” Fabian sighed dejectedly.
His words rendered Natasha speechless.
“What won't she understand?” Just then, Kenneth's voice rang out from behind them, startling Fabian. Subconsciously, he hid behind Natasha.
“M-Mr. Hamilton, when did you get here?”
Upon seeing his reaction, Kenneth frowned.
“What's the matter? Am I not welcomed here?”
“N-No, t-that's not what I—”
“What are you hiding?”
“N-Nothing!” Fabian quickly tossed a look at Natasha, begging her not to reveal anything.
Kenneth narrowed his eyes. “Nothing?” His voice turned hoarse as he pressed on.
Kenneth knew Fabian inside and out. From the way Fabian was acting, Kenneth had no doubt that Fabian was hiding something.
Seeing Kenneth marching over to Fabian, Natasha spoke up. “It's me. I asked him how he injured his arm.”
Kenneth halted in his tracks. It was obvious that Natasha was covering for Fabian.
He rolled his eyes, quickly figuring out what was going on.
Natasha changed the subject and informed him, “Grandpa and Old Mr. Hamilton are here. They're inside.”
Kenneth looked toward the door of the ward.
“Old Mr. Hamilton seems livid,” warned Natasha.
Solemnity flickered across Kenneth's handsome face. “I know. I figured.” With that, he pushed the door open and entered the ward.
At the sight of Kenneth entering the ward, Fabian heaved a sigh of relief.
“Thanks for saving my life, Ms. Watson,” whispered Fabian.
“You're welcome!”
Natasha went into the ward after Kenneth with Fabian tailing behind her.
Inside the ward, Denise managed to reassure the two elders and comfort them.
However, the moment Kenneth appeared, Liam could not get a hold of his wrath and started lashing out at Kenneth.
“Where have you been?”
Before Kenneth could answer, Liam continued, “Why didn't you tell me when such a big thing happened? Do you still see me as your grandfather?”
Kenneth remained silent.
“I'm telling you, this is not the end! You're the one who provoked that woman. Tell me, are you going to deal with her yourself, or should I?”
Denise's heart clenched in pain when she took in the scene. “Great-grandpa, you said you wouldn't blame Daddy!”
Liam's anger quickly subsided. “I-I'm not blaming him. I'm just stating facts!”
“Then you shouldn't scold Daddy!”
“All right, all right, all right! I won't scold him!”
Liam could not find anything to say to Kenneth any longer. In the end, he could only glare at him with his lips pressed into a thin line.
Just then, Kenneth broke the silence. “Don't worry, Grandpa. I will sort this out!”
“You said it yourself! If you can't do it, don't blame me if I do it myself!” Liam huffed.
Kenneth turned to look at Denise. “I can do it. Them laying their hands on Denise was the last straw. Don't worry. I got this!”
Liam merely snorted and dropped the subject.
Terence remained silent as he sat at the side.
Denise, who was on the bed, looked at Kenneth with sparkles in her eyes.
Daddy's the best!
Upon noticing how Denise was looking at him, Kenneth smiled and walked over to the bedside. He then took out the breakfast he had bought for the girl.
“Hungry? I went out early and bought you the breakfast you have been craving!”
At the sight of breakfast, Denise wanted nothing more than to throw herself into Kenneth's embrace. However, with so many eyes watching her, she held herself back. “Thanks, Daddy!”
Kenneth took out the variety of food and laid them out in front of Denise. Everything looked scrumptious.
“You're the best, Daddy!” Denise whispered in Kenneth's ear.
“Would you like me to feed you?”
“In front of everyone? No, thank you. Otherwise, they're gonna say I'm a spoiled child,” mumbled Denise.
Seeing Denise's small face and shimmering eyes that were full of life, Kenneth laughed and reached out to pat her head.
He then turned to look at Natasha. “Let's eat together!”
“I'm not hungry.”
“Come on, Nat! I want you to eat with me!” Denise pouted.
As of then, everyone in the ward would oblige to Denise's requests.
Natasha immediately went over to the bed.
“Here, Nat! Try this!” Denise held out an apple fritter for Natasha.
Natasha smiled at her and opened her mouth to take a bite.
Everyone in the room breathed a sigh of relief when they saw Denise was all right.
They had been worried that Denise would be traumatized. Yet from the looks of it, Denise seemed to be fine.
After they had breakfast, Denise had originally wanted to get out of bed and walk around the room. But to everyone's surprise, the door was suddenly flung open and a weary figure entered the room.
Sharon walked through the door, a pair of sunglasses hanging on her nose. Upon entering the ward, the actress immediately rushed toward Denise and sized her up.
After making sure that Denise was fine, Sharon let out a breath of relief. In the next second, however, she broke down crying.
Denise was stunned by the sudden waterworks.
“Are you okay, Sharon? What's wrong? Why are you crying?”
“I... I...” Sharon stammered. For a long while, she was struggling to find the right words to say. “Denise, I'm so sorry! It's all my fault! I didn't keep an eye on you! Please take it out on me!”
Sharon sniffled as she tried to catch her breaths between sobs. “I've thought it through. If something were to happen to you, I would repay it with my life! I will give up my life if anything bad happens!”
“It's not your fault. It was me who trusted someone too easily!”
Much to her dismay, the more she comforted Sharon, the more the latter bawled her eyes out. In the end, even Denise did not know what to do.
Just then, Jessica spoke up from the back of the room. “Just allow her to cry for a moment. Ever since you went missing, she had been searching frantically for you. I don't think there is a stone in this city that she has left unturned. She didn't sleep a wink and was on the brink of losing her mind. Just give her some space to let it all out!”
Only when she heard Jessica's explanation did Denise realize the number of people who were worried about her when she was missing.
Seeing that Sharon was still crying, Denise suddenly stretched out her arms and hugged Sharon tightly. “It's okay. I know you care for me. I know you've been worried about me. I'm fine, see? I'm safe and sound now. Don't cry!”
Unexpectedly, Sharon wept even more bitterly. She held onto Denise as her tears continued to pour.
Everyone else in the room watched on. None of them knew how to react to the scene in front of them.
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