Everything happened so fast that the men couldn't react in time.
When they finally regained their senses, Kenneth's car had disappeared from sight.
Anthony and Benjamin leaned against the rear window, scanning for any pursuing vehicles. “Daddy, they didn't come after us!”
Kenneth stole a quick glance at them through the rearview mirror. A smile crept onto his lips as he remarked, “They will meet their demise if they continue their pursuit of us. It seems they're not fools.”
Anthony nodded in agreement. He turned to Benjamin, looking impressed. “That was amazing, Benjamin. You did something cruel with an innocent expression. I finally realized how cold-blooded you are today!”
“Cold-blooded? Me? Of course not!”
“Of course you are. I didn't notice previously, but after this incident, I discovered you're quite good at it,” Anthony praised.
Benjamin's gaze darted about before he raised his brow. “They sent so many men after us to kill us, right? If that's the case, we need to provoke them. Otherwise, they won't be able to return and report their progress to infuriate the mastermind!”
Anthony gave him the thumbs-up. “You're just like Nat, indeed.”
“Right back at you. You didn't hesitate in throwing that grenade.”
“I could say the same of you!”
Hearing their exchange, Kenneth cut in, “Are you done praising each other?”
The boys regained their composure and turned to Kenneth. Anthony inched nearer to him and chuckled. “What's wrong, Daddy? Are you mad that we're not praising you?”
To their surprise, Kenneth glanced at them and grumbled softly, “We were all involved in the fight, but you kept praising each other. That won't work.”
Anthony and Benjamin shared a look before bursting into giggles.
It was rare to see Kenneth talking to them in such a childish manner.
Anthony quickly started, “Daddy, you were great, too!”
“Really? How so?” Kenneth asked. “That was too general.”
Anthony had to consider his words carefully, as Kenneth was seeking compliments.
After a brief pause, the boy revealed slowly, “I used to think you were just a good-looking guy without any real abilities. However, I now see that you're much more than that. You're far more capable than what people say about you.”
Kenneth was too stunned to speak.
Why does his praise sound weird?
“Mm. I used to think that way, too. I thought the rumors were fake since nobody could be both good-looking and competent. But now, I'm sure of it. Daddy, you have proven that it is possible to be handsome and competent at the same time. That's amazing!”
Usually, he found it hard to communicate with Kenneth. There was no telling when their relationship got closer, as he was currently praising Kenneth sincerely.
Kenneth had to admit that Benjamin's praise made him elated.
Feeling pleased, he nodded and said, “Anthony, learn from Benjamin. This feels so much nicer.”
“Daddy, I was telling the truth!” Anthony insisted.
“Benjamin was telling the truth, too!” Kenneth replied.
“How can you be sure of that?” Anthony asked.
A deep line appeared between Kenneth's brows as he glanced at Anthony through the rearview mirror. He was about to say something when Anthony added, “Fine, okay. We'll just assume Benjamin was telling the truth.”
Kenneth gave him a curt nod and slowed down to park the car at the curbside.
He then got out of the car deftly.
Before doing that, he didn't forget to unlock the door.
Anthony and Benjamin shared a look.
Kenneth opened the backseat door and looked straight at Anthony. “Repeat your words.”
“Um, good words shouldn't be repeated!”
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