You're Out, Daddy novel (Natasha and Kenneth)

Chapter 644

Even when they reached the second floor, Denise would turn around from time to time and peep downstairs.

When the living room was finally out of sight, she said unhappily, “Nat, why were you in such a hurry to leave?”

“Why? Do you have anything left to do there?”

“No, but aren't they Daddy's friends? We can just chat with them.” Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

“Were you really hoping to chat with them, or did you want to stay there to keep on taunting someone?” Natasha probed.

Denise stopped in her tracks and peeked at Natasha. “Nat, you... noticed?”

“You and Kenneth were being so obvious. How could I not notice?” Natasha gazed down at the girl and added, “Darling, huh? Don't you find it cheesy?”

Denise giggled at that. “Why? Am I not your darling?”

“Stop it. I'm cringing,” Natasha said as she walked forward.

Knowing that Natasha hated cheesy stuff, Denise grinned. “Nat, isn't it nice of Daddy to cooperate with me? Are you happy?”

Natasha did not answer her questions.

“I'm sure Daddy played along because he sensed something too.” Denise continued to mutter. She raised her head to look at Natasha and reminded, “Nat, I hope you don't mind me saying this, but

you should be careful. It's nice that Daddy is self-aware, but you have to put up your guard as well. She even came all the way here, yet you still look like you don't care.”

Hearing that, Natasha glanced at her. “How should I put up my guard?”

“Um... You should at least teach her a lesson, shouldn't you?” Denise said.

“How do I do that when she didn't even do anything?”

“What do you mean she didn't do anything? Mr. Mike and Mr. Luke both treated you with respect, but she didn't. She's blatantly provoking you!” Denise claimed.

In response, Natasha chuckled and pushed the door open before walking into the room.

At the sight of Natasha's unbothered attitude, Denise ran forward and stood in her way. “Nat!”

Left with no choice, Natasha told her, “All right, I got it.”

“Really?”

“Yes.” Natasha nodded.

“Then what should you do next time?” Denise prompted.

“Kill her?”

“Nat!” Denise exclaimed in frustration when she realized Natasha still wasn't taking this matter seriously.

Natasha laughed at her reaction and assured her, “Okay, I got it. Don't worry. I know what to do.”

“That better be the case,” Denise grumbled with a worried pout.

“All right, that's enough. Go and play with Thalia for a while. I'm going to take a bath and nap.”

Denise knew that Natasha had a weak body. Not wanting to tire her mother out, she turned around and walked to the door without any complaints.

“Rest well,” she voiced.

“Okay,” replied Natasha without even turning to look at her.

Denise stood by the door, gazing at Natasha's back helplessly.

Nat has never cared much about things like this, so it's unlikely she'll listen to me. Good thing they have a clever daughter like me! I guess I should just take things into my own hands.

At that thought, Denise spun on her heels and walked away.

The conversation downstairs lasted for more than an hour.

When it was time for the trio to leave, Mike expressed, “Dave, Boss, we'll head back to prepare what's needed. As for the other matters, we'll wait for your updates.”

Kenneth bobbed his head in return.

“We'll visit again another day.”

“Do you actually think you can come here anytime you want to?” Dave quipped.

Right away, Mike started throwing compliments. “Dave, I know you're the most generous man ever!”

“Don't you try to butter me up.”

“Dave is saying that you can come here without having to butter him up,” Luke interjected.

“That's what I thought so, too.”

“Thanks, Dave.”

The two men's antics got an exasperated laugh out of Dave.

“All right, we're leaving,” Mike said at last, to which Dave responded with a nod.

The former then urged, “Let's go, Alexia.”

However, Alexia stayed rooted to her spot and turned to Kenneth. “My savior, I have something to tell you.”

Upon hearing that, Kenneth stared at her.

As Mike and Luke looked back and forth between Kenneth and Alexia, they seemed to figure out something. “Alexia, we're at Dave's house,” one of them reminded.

“I'll be quick,” Alexia insisted. She just had to get some things off her chest.

“Alexia—” Mike was about to persuade her, but Kenneth's voice cut him off.

“Go ahead and say it.”

Since Kenneth already gave her his permission, the others were not in the place to raise their objections.

Instead of speaking, Alexia stared at the three men.

Naturally, they understood what she wanted.

“We'll wait for you in the car,” Mike said and swiftly took his leave with Luke.

On the other hand, Dave cast a look at Kenneth before sighing helplessly. “I'll go talk to them regarding some things to note. You should... be careful.” Then, he strode away and left the two on their own.

There was a cold and aloof look in Kenneth's dark eyes as he stood tall with his hands behind his back. After a while, he spoke first. “What do you want to tell me?”

Alexia had prepared a long speech, but at the sight of Kenneth's icy expression, her mind turned blank.

It took her quite some time to gather her thoughts again.

Lifting her gaze to his face, she began, “My savior, I...”

Even as she trailed off, Kenneth waited for her patiently.

Alexia pursed her lips and finally mustered her courage to continue after some hesitation. “Savior, do you really not remember me?”

Kenneth shook his head.

It was an answer Alexia had expected.

Although she was a little disappointed, she got herself together and spoke earnestly. “But I have always remembered you. If you hadn't risked your life to save me back then, I wouldn't be standing here today. You were the reason I joined DX Group. I swore to myself that I would repay you one day for saving my life.”

Kenneth waited until she finished before saying, “Have you said everything you wanted to say?”

Alexia nodded.

“Okay, it's my turn now.” Kenneth may seem gentle, but it was clear that he was keeping his distance with his hands behind his back. “Ms. Harper, I told you that you don't have to call me your savior. I would have done the same for anyone else, so you don't need to repay me. You can interpret it as simply a kind gesture. Also, if you joined DX Group because of me, I would advise you to leave and pursue the life you want. You're a girl, and you should never do something you don't like for the sake of anyone. It's not worth it.”

Alexia explained, “That's not the case. I may have joined DX Group because of you, but this is something I want to do. I enjoy it a lot.”

Kenneth nodded at her words. “I see. Then what is it that you want to do?”

“I...” Alexia looked at him, her colored eyes full of determination. “I just want to repay you.”

“What if I tell you there's no need to?”

“But why?”