At that time, Natasha was taking a stroll downstairs and happened to witness the scene.
Due to the substantial distance, she could not hear what they said and could only vaguely make out that something was off about the mood between them.
Just as she was debating whether to approach them, Kenneth suddenly turned around, and their eyes met.
Before Natasha could say anything, Kenneth smiled at her, and she reciprocated the smile.
Kenneth approached her and placed one hand on her shoulder while stroking her slightly messy hair with the other. “Waiting for me?” he asked.
Natasha continued smiling as she looked at him. “Yes. If this answer pleases you, then yes!”
He let out a chuckle despite knowing that it was not the case.
Just then, Natasha stared at him. “Did you guys... quarrel?”
“No.” He shook his head.
“No? I noticed that something was off between you two,” she commented.
Kenneth let out a sigh when he heard that. “It's just some matters of the past. I've long gotten used to it,” he replied casually.
Since he was unwilling to talk about it, Natasha did not press him further and simply nodded.
“Let's go. You're still not well, so you need to rest more.” Kenneth took her hand and led her back.
“Kenneth, I merely donated some blood. You make it sound as if I underwent a major operation,” she remarked.
“To me, your blood donation is undoubtedly a major operation!” Kenneth said.
His words rendered Natasha speechless.
“So, it's necessary to recuperate properly.”
She furrowed her brows when she heard that.
Kenneth checked the time before continuing, “It's time for afternoon tea, anyway. Let's go.”
Initially, Natasha wanted to refuse, but she could sense that he was not in a good mood, so she didn't say anything and followed him resignedly.
At the dining table, Natasha was eating while Kenneth watched from the side.
She shifted her gaze to him. “Would you like a bite?”
Kenneth continued staring at her without saying a word.
Natasha immediately scooped a large spoonful of food and brought it to his mouth.
Of course, he figured out her intention. He looked down at the spoon before opening his mouth to eat.
“It's not bad, right? Here. Have some more.” She scooped another spoonful to feed him.
“It's okay. I don't like sweet food,” he said, shaking his head.
“But it's not that sweet,” Natasha argued.
Kenneth's eyes wandered for a moment before he said, “Or, I'll eat yours and get you a new one?”
Upon hearing that, she immediately held the bowl close to her. “No need. I've almost eaten it all.”
Kenneth couldn't help but laugh when he saw her mischievous and adorable little antics.
Seeing the smile on his face, Natasha commented, “You finally smiled.”
Only then did he realize that she was trying to cheer him up.
He lowered his gaze as he stepped forward and held her hand. “So you were trying to lift my mood?”
Natasha pondered for a moment before replying, “Not entirely. I also don't feel like eating anymore.”
Kenneth let out another chuckle.
He took hold of her hand and kissed it. “Thank you, but you didn't have to do that, Nat. You just need to be yourself.”
Natasha nodded. “Don't worry. I'll always be myself.”
Kenneth gave her a particularly tender gaze.
At that moment, the three children came downstairs.
“Tony, Spencer has been doing something in that room for almost a day. What is he up to?” Denise wondered.
“Why don't you just ask?”
The little girl replied, “Thalia's injuries have not healed yet. If Spencer can bear not seeing her for the whole day, he must have something very important to tend to. I wouldn't dare to bother him.”
“Denise is right. Spencer must be doing something important there!” Benjamin chimed in.
Denise nodded in agreement.
While they were conversing, Denise turned and spotted Kenneth and Natasha sitting in the dining room.
Her eyes lit up as she immediately ran over. “Daddy, you're back.”
“Yes,” Kenneth said with a nod.
“Did you go to the headquarters of DX Group, Daddy?” Denise inquired.
Kenneth nodded. “I did!”
“What's it like there?” she asked.
“It's very ordinary. Nothing special,” he replied curtly, not describing any details.
Denise thought for a while before responding, “I don't believe it at all. You're lying, Daddy.”
“You're getting smarter by the day, Denise. You can tell that I'm lying now.”
“Daddy!” the little girl whined.
Kenneth laughed.
“You don't love me anymore. I'm not your most precious daughter anymore!”
“Who said so? You've always been my most precious daughter,” Kenneth said.
“Then why are you laughing at me?”
“Because you're cute, of course.”
Denise's face finally lit up at Kenneth's praise.
At that moment, she suddenly thought of something and looked at Kenneth. “By the way, Daddy, do you know what Spencer is doing in the room?”
Kenneth heard the entire conversation between the three kids and concluded that their curiosity was indeed overwhelming.
They can see and relate to anything, and there's nothing they can't see or sense.
After contemplating for a while, he nodded. “I do.”
“What is he up to?” Denise blinked inquisitively.
Anthony and Benjamin also gazed at Kenneth, waiting for his answer.
However, Kenneth leaned in and whispered something into Denise's ear.
After hearing what he said, she frowned and whined, “Daddy!”
Kenneth's mood was indeed much better after teasing the little girl for a while. He said as he looked at her, “All right. Of course, Spencer is busy with something important. In any case, you three mustn't disturb him. Understood?”
Since their father had already put it that way, they could only nod in response.
Just then, the housekeeper brought over a cup of coffee. “Your coffee, Mr. Hamilton.”
Kenneth gave her a nod in acknowledgment.
He then put Denise down and lifted the cup before turning to Natasha. “I'll go upstairs and have a look.”
“Okay,” she replied with a nod.
Kenneth then shifted his gaze to the three children. “Stay here and accompany Nat. Be good, okay?”
“Got it,” said the three children in unison.
He glanced at Natasha again before getting up and heading upstairs.
As soon as he went upstairs, Denise leaned toward Natasha and asked with a frown, “Nat, is Daddy unhappy?”
Natasha also looked in Kenneth's direction and nodded. “Yeah.”
“But why?” Denise asked.
At that moment, Anthony and Benjamin also gathered around and regarded their mother curiously.
Natasha, on the other hand, withdrew her gaze and looked at the three children. Before responding, she took a deep breath. “He's probably unhappy because he got into an argument with his buddy.”
Anthony, Benjamin, and Denise exchanged baffled looks.
What?
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