Adorable Kids Asking for Bear Hug novel Chapter 565

The trio chatted while walking back to the house.

“Daddy, remember to wash up before you look for Nat. Don't get caught,” Anthony reminded.

Kenneth was unperturbed. “There's no need since I didn't get involved.”

“Yes, you didn't get your hands dirty. But there'll be a smell on you since you were together with us, right?”

“What smell?” A female voice sounded as soon as they stepped into the living hall.

Startled by the voice, Anthony and Kenneth stopped in their tracks.

As they raised their gaze, they saw Natasha sitting on the couch in the living hall with her legs crossed. She looked relaxed as if she had been waiting for them.

Dave was walking alongside them, and when he saw them stopping, he felt compelled to stop too.

Right then, Natasha stood up and turned around to look at them.

Dave knitted his brows when he saw Natasha. These two have a strong reason to fear her, but why should I be afraid of her?

However, for some reason, he stood still like a child who had done something wrong and was afraid of being caught red-handed.

Natasha stood there without saying anything. Her expression was gentle, but somehow the three of them did not dare to make any move.

Anthony's voice started to tremble as he looked at Natasha. “Oh, it's nothing. We were talking about washing off the stench of sweat due to the hot weather. By the way, Nat, why aren't you sleeping yet?” Anthony laughed nervously and quickly hid his hands behind his back from Natasha's sight.

As Natasha's gaze swept across the three of them, she could sense that they were hiding something from her. Nevertheless, she did not call them out immediately. Instead, she looked at them, nodding. “I can't sleep, so I decided to wait for you all!”

“Oh. It's getting late, and I'm tired. I shall head upstairs first. Nat, you can slowly catch up with Daddy. Good night!” With that, Anthony put his hands into his jeans pockets and walked off as if nothing had happened.

Just when everything looked so natural and inconspicuous, Natasha suddenly spoke. “Hang on!”

Anthony cursed under his breath; he was so close to getting away.

As he turned around to look at Natasha, Anthony's expression remained innocent-looking. “Nat, is there anything else?”

Natasha narrowed her eyes and walked toward Anthony, scanning him from head to toe. “Hands!”

Anthony did not move and continued to act innocent. “What hands?”

“Show me your hands!” Natasha glared at him and ordered.

Anthony clenched his fists tightly and dug deeper into his pockets. After that, he turned his gaze toward Dave and Kenneth, who were standing at the doorway. With a meaningful look, Anthony signaled to them for help, but both avoided eye contact with him.

Traitors! Anthony scoffed angrily.

He then retracted his gaze and turned back to look at Natasha with an aggrieved expression. “Nat...”

“Take out your hands!” Natasha enunciated, growing impatient.

Unable to defy Natasha, Anthony reluctantly took his hands out of his pockets. However, he kept his fists clenched, trying to make a last-ditch attempt to hide the evidence.

Unfortunately, that attempt proved futile. He eventually spread out his palms due to Natasha's pressurizing glare.

Although Anthony had washed his hands, it was not a thorough job as he could not see clearly due to poor lighting. There were still visible blood stains on his hands.

Natasha took a quick glance and asked, “What happened?”

“Erm...” Anthony pursed his lips and looked up at her. “We rescued someone on our way back. That's why my hands are stained. Mr. Dave's hands are stained too!” The story they had worked on earlier was ultimately put to use.

Natasha listened with doubt. “Rescue?”

Anthony nodded earnestly. “That guy was in such bad shape; he had blood all over him. Mr. Dave and I rescued him!”

Just then, Natasha turned her head and switched her gaze to Dave and Kenneth.

Dave caught her gaze and pretended to cough. “Erm, yes. That's what happened!”

Hearing that, Natasha retracted her gaze and looked back at Anthony. “Since it's a good deed, why are you being so secretive?”

“Well, we don't want you to worry!” Anthony laughed with relief.