At that moment, Anthony declared, “You have a keen eye. Things are indeed different now.”
“What happened?” Denise asked.
Benjamin spoke then. “You don't know yet, right? Daddy's memories returned to him.”
Denise was stunned when she heard Benjamin's words. “You mean Daddy remembered the things from his childhood?”
Benjamin and Anthony nodded at the same time.
Denise peered at her brothers, who were looking at each other, before asking while motioning for both thumbs to entangle together, “Does that mean Daddy and Nat have...”
Her brothers shrugged in the unison. They, too, didn't ask what was going on. So, what they saw now was the situation that they knew.
Denise shifted her gaze from Anthony and Benjamin to Kenneth and Natasha.
At the moment, Kenneth was walking toward Natasha. When he arrived before her, he looked at the latter with loving eyes. He noticed the strands of hair by her ear before gently helping her to brush it away.
Natasha blushed as a result of his action.
Kenneth complimented, “Nat, you are so pretty.”
Natasha gazed at him. “You're handsome too.”
Kenneth smiled. He lifted Natasha's face and was about to kiss her when suddenly Natasha hinted for him to look at the kids who were beside them.
The man was too immersed in his feelings that he had totally forgotten about the kids' existence. He turned to look at them under Natasha's reminder. Truth enough, they were looking at them unblinkingly. When they noticed Kenneth's movement, the kids were momentarily stunned.
“Are you guys sure you want to continue staring at us?” Kenneth asked.
The three children finally regained their senses. “We... will head out now.”
With that, the kids started jostling each other as they headed outside. Denise was the last one to leave. She intentionally left a gap in the door when she closed it.
Meanwhile, Kenneth watched them leave before questioning Natasha, “Can I continue now?”
Natasha was about to say something when Kenneth interrupted her. He quickly pulled her into his embrace. The kiss he planted on her lips was domineering and invading. Natasha didn't try to stop him. Instead, she reached out and wrapped her arms around him.
Denise's eyes brightened as she watched the interaction between Kenneth and Natasha from outside the door.
This is like a tv show! Heh! It's so exciting watching an attractive man and a gorgeous woman kissing.
Anthony and Benjamin turned back at that moment. When they noticed Denise was peeking, Benjamin immediately rushed forward and covered her eyes while pulling her to the side. “Don't look. Kids are not allowed to look.”
Denise was thrilled. “Ben! Daddy and Nat are a couple now! Nat didn't reject his advance!”
“Of course. It's obvious from the way they stared at each other,” Anthony replied.
“What happened here? Why did Nat accept Daddy?” Denise probed.
“The same old trick. A knight in shining armor,” Anthony explained.
Benjamin added, “He also chased after Nat relentlessly.”
Denise nodded her head thoughtfully. “It's true then. Even though the tricks are old, it brings result. No wonder the same old tropes are always playing on the tv. That's because they are useful!”
“That's why you've got to learn to be quick-witted, so you don't get cheated by others,” Benjamin advised.
Denise stared at her brothers. “I won't be fooled! There are so many handsome guys out there. I won't let myself fall in love with only one guy. Besides that, I'm going to be an actress in the future. I can't simply let myself get into a relationship.”
Anthony gazed at her. “You've already made up your mind?”
Denise nodded her head solemnly. Her eyes were gleaming with a sense of maturity as she stared at Anthony and Benjamin. “Yes. I've made up my mind. If we all leave Daddy and Nat, they will feel dejected. So, I'm going to stay with them and be an actress. Plus, I'll get to inherit their assets!”
Anthony grinned. “You've thought it through? Are you being serious?”
Denise nodded. “Yes. I'm serious.”
Benjamin looked at her. “Denise, are you really sure? You don't have to stay with Nat for our sake. You are allowed to go after your dreams!”
“Don't worry, Ben. I've thought things through. I'm lazy, and I love dressing up. Even though I'm clever, my level of intelligence is incomparable to you and Tony. Since that's the case, I choose to spend my life comfortably. After all, both of you will protect me no matter what happens in the future, right?” Denise smiled as she spoke.
Benjamin looked at her for a long moment before nodding. “Yes. Of course. No matter what happens, we will protect you. If anyone dares to bully you, we won't let them off the hook easily.”
“I have nothing to worry about then. My two great brothers are supporting me behind my back. That's enough for me.”
Benjamin reached out and caressed her head. “All right. You will stay with Daddy and Nat. Leave the rest to us.”
Denise nodded. Her eyes wandered between Anthony and Benjamin as reluctance and longing filled her eyes as if they were going to separate from each other the next minute.
They had stayed together with each other since they were young. It was the first time they had come to this place. They were aware that it would be ages before they could see each other again after they went on their own ways this time.
The door opened at that moment as Kenneth and Natasha walked out together.
When Kenneth saw them, he asked, “What are you guys talking about?”
The three kids shook their head. “Nothing.”
Kenneth added, “Let's go. The car is waiting for us downstairs.”
“Daddy, what are we having?” Denise had returned to her usual self.
Kenneth pondered for a second before saying, “Do you want to visit the restaurant I've been to?”
“You've been here before?” Denise inquired.
“Yes. I stayed here for five years.”
Denise raised her brows before nodding her head repeatedly. “Okay. I want to visit the restaurant that you've been to!”
Kenneth smiled. He turned and looked at Natasha, who was standing behind him. “Is that okay for you, Nat?”
“Sure.” Natasha nodded.
Kenneth immediately intertwined his hand with hers before walking outside together.
Natasha, Kenneth, and the kids sat facing each other in the car.
Something suddenly struck Natasha's mind as she looked at Kenneth beside her. “Where's Dave? Should we ask him to join us?”
“It's okay. It's a family gathering. I bet he would be irritated if he came over,” The man replied.
“Why would he be irritated?”
Kenneth looked at her. “Even though I'm someone who puts women before my friends, I'm not so stingy that I refused to have a meal with him. He predicted our family would have dinner tonight, so he left on his own accord.”
Natasha frowned upon hearing Kenneth's words.
Isn't he ashamed that he is someone who puts women before friends? How could he declare it so proudly? Yet, it seems perfectly fine when Kenneth is the one to say that.
Natasha smiled as she reached out to pinch Kenneth's face. “Kenneth, you're getting better at understanding yourself.”
Kenneth's heart skipped a beat when he heard Natasha calling his name.
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