Adorable Kids Asking for Bear Hug novel Chapter 363

The next day, Thalia woke up early because of her hunger pangs.

She had slept late the night before, and she was now famished.

Oh, it's almost six. I remember Anthony mentioning before that breakfast in the manor is between half past five and seven. I'm in time for it!

With that, Thalia got up and went out in search of food.

September mornings always smelled so fresh and fragrant, yet when Thalia embarked on her ten-minute walk down the path, she couldn't help but realize something.

Hotels are so much better. I can do everything I need without venturing out of the room. But here, it takes forever to get from one point to another. It's so exhausting'.

As soon as she got to the kitchen, Thalia rejected the housekeeper's help and grabbed some food before finding a place to sit.

To her surprise, she had just stepped into the dining room when she saw Kenneth.

He was sitting by the window in a black shirt, with the collar undone and his sleeves rolled up, revealing his smooth, slender wrist. He looked just like an aristocrat, especially since there was such a regal air about him.

Thalia narrowed her eyes at him. I must admit Kenneth is one of a kind with his good looks and demeanor. Id even go to the extent of saying he's God's favorite child, but unfortunately...

Just as Thalia was getting lost in her thoughts, Kenneth looked up and fixed a piercing gaze on her. She instantly snapped out of her daze and strode into the room with as much feigned nonchalance as she could muster.

“Good morning!” she greeted with a half smile before settling into a chair not far from him and began tucking into her food.

Kenneth stared at her, his gaze darkening as he slowly ate his food. “I’m sure you must be tired after taking the three kids out yesterday.”

Thalia stopped in her tracks. I know he's talking to me, but I wonder what he's getting at. One thing's for sure—he's anything but concerned about me!

After pondering for a moment, Thalia looked up and met Kenneth's gaze. “Oh, it's all right. I'm not too tired.

The kids are well-behaved, and I'm happy to spend time with them.”

Kenneth took a bite of his food slowly and gracefully before turning his attention back to Thalia. “Is that so? Where did you all go, then?”

His question might seem innocent and casual enough, but there was no mistaking the suspicion in his eyes.

Thalia seemed to have realized something as a glint flashed in her eyes. “Mr. Hamilton, is that all to your question, or is there more to it?”

“I'm just curious,” Kenneth replied, still as patient as ever. “You were home rather late, so I'm wondering where you could’ve taken them to!"

Thalia narrowed her eyes and sneered inwardly. What an obnoxious man. He puts on this constant act of elegance and indifference, but his questions are always full of skepticism and cynicism. So what if Kenneth looks good on the outside? Deep down, he's just petty and miserable. He's only asking these because he suspects me!

Even though Thalia had already fabricated a story with Anthony and the other kids, the rebellious nature in her refused to go with it. Instead, she looked at Kenneth and smiled. “Why don't you take a guess?”

The latter wasn't in any hurry as he continued eating calmly, as though he had fully anticipated Thalia's answer.

“Do you know about yesterday's gunfight at the jetty?” he suddenly asked.

Thalia pretended to look puzzled. “Gunfight? What happened?”

What a sneaky person. He asked me if I knew about it and not if I had heard about it. Gosh, talking to Kenneth is like walking on landmines.

Kenneth raised his head and shot her a look. “As a member of Darknetz, shouldn't you have already caught wind of the news?”

“I've come to Glenport City to take a break, so why would I be snooping around if I'm not on any mission?”

Kenneth merely picked up the glass beside him and took a sip, his expression still calm and serene, with nary an indication of whether he believed Thalia's words or not.