Meanwhile, Natasha and the others left the uninhabited zone in the middle of the night, according to Dave's arrangements.
Kenneth was unconscious throughout the entire journey. Hence, Natasha kept watch with Anthony and Benjamin keeping her company.
As they were leaving, Natasha's emotions seemed unstable.
Noting that, Anthony studied her and asked, “Nat, have you discovered the truth from the past?”
Natasha slowly retracted her gaze and glanced at him, nodding.
“Who was it?” asked Anthony hurriedly.
Benjamin, too, widened his eyes with curiousness.
However, Natasha knew her children too well.
The fact that they could follow her there meant they were capable of doing anything.
Narrowing her gaze, Natasha simply answered, “That's my problem.”
“But you're our mommy. Your problem is also ours,” said Anthony.
“So? Are you going to help me take revenge?” asked Natasha.
Anthony nodded.
Sitting by the side, Benjamin nodded as well, looking as determined as his brother.
While gazing at them, Natasha pondered for a moment before parting her lips. “Anthony, Benjamin, my life has been filled with nightmares and feelings of hatred since young because your grandparents died an unknowing death. It's been something on my mind for many years, and I can never be at peace if I don't end this personally. However, I don't want to involve you in this mess of hatred and grudges. Do you understand?”
Anthony stared intently at her. “But—”
“So, you two must not avenge me even if something happens to me,” stated Natasha.
The boys froze. They could not imagine such a hypothetical situation.
“Nat, I'll make everyone in that family pay the price if something really happens to you,” promised Anthony.
“Anthony!”
“Nat, you can't be so selfish. How could you ask that of us when you can avenge Granny and Granddad?” questioned Anthony.
Natasha gazed at him, momentarily at a loss for words.
Right then, Benjamin piped up, “Nat, Anthony's right. Try putting yourself in our shoes. You can't even let that matter go. What more when we're in the same situation in the future?”
Shifting her gaze to Benjamin, Natasha said, “That's because I'm your mommy. I want you two to live your lives well.”
“How do you know that's not what Granny and Granddad think?” asked Anthony.
Natasha gazed at him with a frown.
Sensing the tense atmosphere, Benjamin nudged Anthony with his elbow. Even so, Anthony still kept his eyes fixed on Natasha. One would not notice the thin layer of tears in his eyes if they did not look closely.
“Because I couldn't say goodbye to them. I didn't get to exchange one final word with them...” Natasha trailed off and lowered her gaze.
She had never appeared so weak before the boys, and it made their hearts ache.
Anthony scooted over and muttered, “Nat... I didn't mean that.”
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