However, as soon as he moved, Kenneth immediately grabbed him by the collar.
“Where do you think you're going?” Kenneth's cold voice sounded from above Anthony's head.
Anthony looked at him with a sheepish smile. “Daddy...”
“Oh, so now you remember I'm your daddy,” stated Kenneth sarcastically, glaring at the kid.
“Of course I do! I mean, how could I not? Every time I look in the mirror, the reflection keeps reminding me that I'm your son!” Anthony gave him a flattering smile.
Seeing that he was still able to joke around, Kenneth knew Anthony was not frightened by the incident earlier, which meant his efforts went down the drain.
Kenneth was unsure if he should be happy or angry at that moment.
Staring at Kenneth, Anthony frowned. “Daddy, did you arrange the stunt just now?”
Kenneth looked at him and said nothing.
“Daddy, if there's anything, couldn't you talk to me properly? Why did you have to use such a method? Do you know how much mental harm you've caused to my little heart?” Anthony started accusing Kenneth before the latter could even have the chance to teach him a lesson.
Kenneth, who had initially prepared to lecture him, was suddenly rendered speechless.
He was both infuriated and exasperated.
“How much harm?” Kenneth gazed at him.
“A lot! I'm your son, your beloved son! How could you treat me like that?” asked Anthony.
“Then how should I treat you?”
“You should wrap me in your arms as soon as you see me and ask me if I'm hurt or scared. Do you know how fragile I am in a foreign country?” said Anthony.
Letting out a chuckle, Kenneth looked at him. “Since you brought this up, now let's talk about it!”
“What?” Anthony pretended to be oblivious.
“What did I say when I left?” Kenneth questioned.
Anthony went silent.
I finally know how it feels like to shoot myself in the foot! Why am I so stupid to mention it myself?
After pondering for a while, Anthony uttered in a faint voice, “I was just worried about you and Nat!”
“Do you think Nat and I won't be worried about you when you came over?” asked Kenneth.
“I—”
“What you encountered today was just a very small and common incident. Had you met a real enemy, do you still think you'd have a chance of walking away alive?” Kenneth gazed at him intently.
Although Kenneth normally spoiled them a lot, this situation was an exception. If Natasha were here, he would definitely do the same thing.
This time, he had to teach Anthony a lesson.
Looking at Kenneth's serious expression, Anthony knew he was indeed angry.
Anthony thought for a while before retorting, “That's because you gave him a heads-up! Otherwise, I could've used my weapon to protect myself!”
“Even so, your weapon can only be used once. Is there even a chance to use it a second time?”
“Maybe there is...” Anthony mumbled.
“Even if you're given ten chances, do you really think the enemies are stupid?” Kenneth asked.
Anthony stared at Kenneth, now knowing what to say.
An innocent expression appeared on his cute little face.
When Kenneth saw that, his anger dissipated a bit.
Just as he was about to say something, Anthony whispered, “Things certainly wouldn't have turned out like this had you just brought me along.”
“What did you say?”
“I mean, I can help you!” Anthony raised his head and looked at him.
“Help me? How?” asked Kenneth.
Before Anthony could answer him, Dave came out of nowhere. “J, what happened?”
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