Meanwhile, in Channing...
Nathan gave his orders to Thomas and Colin to move the research facility into a spare military base. They would continue their research for the 'Q-Than' special meds project there.
At the same time, Nathan called up the commander-in-chief of the Channing military, Franklin Wilson, and told him to protect the research center in secret.
He returned to Riverside only after everything was settled.
"Papa!"
His daughter threw herself into his embrace the moment he stepped into the house.
He picked up Queenie and planted a kiss on her chubby cheek. "Do you miss Papa, my dear?"
"Of course! Mama misses you too!" Queenie cooed.
"Oh? How did you know?" Nathan asked, intrigued.
"When Papa's not home, Mama would have trouble sleeping. She keeps calling your name in her sleep!" Queenie replied.
Benson, Leah, and Kylie glanced at Penny with smiles on their faces when they heard Queenie's words.
Instantly, Penny turned red in the face. "What are you talking about, honey?”
"I'm serious!" Queenie protested.
Penny wished she could dig a hole in the ground and hide in it forever.
At last, Nathan decided to step in, seeing how embarrassed she was.
"Wow, what's that? Smells great!" he asked as he took in a huge whiff.
"Nathan, your mom-in-law made your favorite dishes when she heard that you're returning today!" Benson said with a bright smile.
"The food is ready. Let's eat!" Leah said, grinning from ear to ear.
"Alright," Nathan said. "I really missed your cooking when I was away, Mom."
Finally reunited with one another, the family sat down for a sumptuous meal at the dining table.
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