When Kenneth turned around to look at Dave, he couldn't help but chuckle. “No worries. The person who can kill me isn't born yet!”
“It'd better be!” Dave replied.
Kenneth left without saying anything further.
His tall figure elicited a feeling of profound forlornness at night.
Dave didn't turn around and remained seated on the couch. One could hardly see his handsome face in the dimly-lit room.
After the conversation ended sometime, Anthony stood rooted at the same spot and hadn't left.
Although Anthony had no idea about Kenneth's plan, he could tell from their conversation that Kenneth was ready to put everything on the line.
With that thought in mind, his heart skipped a beat.
Anthony knew Kenneth better after getting along with him and witnessing the sacrifice he made for Nat. Hence, even though he used to be dissatisfied with Kenneth, his perception of Kenneth gradually changed.
Now, His heart wrenched after he listened to Kenneth's words.
He knew it was because Kenneth was part of his family.
Although he had never imagined living with Kenneth, he couldn't accept the thought of not seeing Kenneth anymore.
No! Never! We must save Nat! At the same time, Daddy must also be safe!
Anthony began racking his brain to come up with a way to do that.
I must find a way!
After thinking about it for quite some time, a thought flashed across Anthony's mind.
He gazed at Dave, who was already downstairs, for seconds before walking up to him.
“Mr. Dave.”
Dave was startled for a moment before he tried to find out who it was.
When Anthony walked closer, Dave frowned and looked at him. “Why haven't you gone to bed at this hour?”
After hesitating for a while, Anthony gazed at Dave and said, “I heard your conversation with Daddy.”
Dave was dumbfounded.
Despite his childish face, there was a sense of maturity about Anthony that most people his age did not have.
Dave cleared his throat and came up with a random explanation. “Your dad and I... had a little chat.”
“Mr. Dave, I might not be of age, but I'm not a kid anymore. I understand many things!” Anthony shouted.
Dave gazed at him, not knowing how to respond at that moment.
“Hence, you don't have to treat me like a kid!” Anthony added firmly.
While looking at Anthony, Dave somehow felt he was the mini version of Kenneth.
He knew Anthony was different from other kids when Kenneth said Anthony had joined Darknetz.
With that thought in mind, Dave said, “Have a seat!”
Anthony sat on the chair where Kenneth was seated earlier.
“Do you have something to tell me?” Now, Dave sounded like he was talking to an adult instead of a kid.
“Is Daddy going to look for Nat himself?” Anthony asked right away.
Dave hesitated because he recalled Kenneth's reminder.
“Mr. Dave, although I'm not sure what happened between you and Daddy, I can tell Daddy trusts you. You surely won't watch idly as something terrible happens to him, right?” Anthony asked.
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