When Kenneth entered the living room, Natasha was having fun with the three children.
The scene was so heartwarming that it would give any wandering man the desire to settle down. Had any sailor stepped into the house then, they would probably be convinced to stay on land for good.
Kenneth would give anything to build a happy life with Natasha and the kids, but he knew there was something he must do first.
If I don't deal with the matter, Natasha will have to. But how can I let her do such a thing? It must be me. With that thought in mind, Kenneth was instantly filled with mixed emotions while his eyes turned dull.
The moment Denise saw Kenneth standing at the door, she threw herself at the man before lifting her head to look at him. “Daddy, are you hurt?”
Kenneth then suppressed his emotions and smiled at Denise. “It's nothing serious!”
“Let me see!” requested Denise with concern in her eyes.
Kenneth thought for a moment but eventually lowered himself.
“Is it here?” inquired Denise, curious to see the wound.
However, as soon as her hand touched Kenneth's shirt, the man picked her up.
“Ah!” Denise cried out in surprise and giggled because of the sudden action.
“Put me down, Daddy!” demanded the girl.
Still, Kenneth continued lifting his daughter high in the air as he inquired, “So do you still think I'm unwell?”
In response, Denise quickly shook her head smiling.
Only then did Kenneth embrace his daughter. Looking at Denise, he could not help but be reminded how much he missed her.
“Did you miss me?” asked Kenneth.
“Of course! I've said that many times already!” replied Denise, pretending to sound impatient.
“How much do you miss me?” Kenneth continued with his questions.
After thinking seriously, Denise answered, “As much as I'd miss cake if I hadn't had any for days.”
Kenneth chuckled when he heard the reply. “You don't miss me. You just want me to take you out for a good meal, don't you?”
“No,” denied Denise, still smiling.
“So, you don't want to have something delicious?” Kenneth raised an eyebrow playfully at his daughter, who shook her head in response.
Then, the man nodded in all seriousness. “Okay. I was planning to take you somewhere awesome, but I guess we'll just settle with whatever.”
Denise's eyes instantly lit up when she heard that. “Where were you planning to take me, Daddy?”
“Oh, we're not going there anymore.”
“You're the best, Daddy! You're my favorite person in the world!” Denise immediately began buttering her father up.
Kenneth utterly succumbed to his daughter's pleas.
“Fine. I'll take you somewhere with awesome food,” promised Kenneth.
“I knew you were the best, Daddy!” With her petite arms around Kenneth, Denise happily buried her head in her father's chest.
Looking at the precious father-and-daughter moment, Natasha inquired, “What about me?”
Denise then turned around to face Natasha and replied, “Nat is the best too!”
With her arms spread open and a big smile on her face, Natasha gestured for the girl to come to her.
Even though Denise enjoyed the affection provided by the two adults, as a thoughtful girl, she understood that one was unwell and the other injured.
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