Adorable Kids Asking for Bear Hug novel Chapter 1048

The moment Thalia saw Anthony walking out, she felt as though she could hardly breathe.

Why can't they stay put and not make trouble for me? As long as they don't come out and Holden remains unaware of the situation, there'll still be room for maneuver. But now, everything is a chaotic mess!

She no longer knew what else to say.

Meanwhile, Holden's eyes followed Anthony. When he saw the latter coming out of the building, his usually calm gaze narrowed.

“Anthony...” he murmured in a deep voice, gaping at the little boy in disbelief.

Anthony was also looking at Holden. Honestly, an indescribable sense of grief welled within him when he glimpsed the disappointment in the man's eyes.

Even though they didn't meet often, they chatted regularly. Before they knew it, a bond had already formed between them.

Alas, fate was a cruel mistress. Destiny just so happened to turn them into adversaries.

Anthony walked over with his chest out and his back straight, stopping in front of Natasha.

At the sight of him, Natasha frowned. “Why did you come out?”

“This is my issue in the first place, Nat. How could I let you bear it for me?” Anthony asked.

“Who said I'm doing this for you?” Natasha countered.

“If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have ordered me to remain inside and not come out!” Anthony stated.

Natasha looked at him, her delicate eyebrows furrowing slightly.

Unexpectedly, Anthony flashed her a faint smile. “Let me handle this, Nat. Whether it's good or bad and whether I can manage or otherwise, I'll have to go through it sooner or later, no? And even if I can't handle it well, it's still a lesson learned, isn't it?” Anthony asked.

“I'm not worried about you being at a disadvantage. I'm just concerned that you won't be able to bear the consequences,” Natasha murmured.

“If I had stayed hidden inside all day, and something truly happened, I wouldn't be able to bear it!” Anthony said calmly.

To him, no one was more important than his mother.

If it weren't for Thalia stopping him earlier, he might have already lost his mind by then.

Natasha stared at him. Upon noticing the determination in his eyes, she finally relented.

She nodded. “All right, I'll entrust this to you.”

“Thank you for your trust, Nat,” Anthony said with a smile.

At that point, Natasha was probably the only one who could keep him so calm and well-behaved.

Without saying another word, she stepped aside and handed all authority to him.

It was only when Natasha did so that Anthony finally shifted his gaze to Holden and walked straight ahead.

Seeing that, Dave immediately cried out, “Anthony!”

“I'm fine, Uncle Dave,” Anthony assured without a backward glance, his gaze fixed on Holden as he headed for the man.

Holden stood a near distance across from him, watching as he approached. His eyes brimmed with sheer disbelief.

Upon reaching him, Anthony stopped and greeted placidly, “Holden.”

Holden stared at the little boy. Even if he were unaware of the situation, everything in front of him spoke volumes.

As his gaze remained fixed on Anthony, even his hands trembled. “Why did you come out from the building? What's your relationship with them?” he asked.

Despite having an inkling of things, he needed a definitive answer right then.

Anthony looked at him. No longer hesitating, he answered bluntly, “Kenneth is my daddy.”

That statement was enough to explain everything that transpired just now.

When Holden heard that, his eyes on Anthony contracted sharply. His hands hanging by his sides also balled into fists, the veins on his forearms popping up.