Adorable Kids Asking for Bear Hug novel Chapter 703

Meanwhile, Natasha had her eyes fixed on Dave downstairs as he approached and revealed something that resembled a lipstick casing.

“I modified this per your instructions. It's not very powerful, but it works fine for short-range attacks. It's enough for self-defense,” Dave informed softly.

Natasha took the item and fiddled with it before smiling. “A lipstick?”

“Didn't you tell me to choose the least suspicious appearance? I thought about it for a long time and figured this was the most suitable one. Besides, it's reasonable for a woman to carry it out with her, and no one will suspect anything,” Dave explained.

After listening to his explanation, Natasha nodded in agreement. “True.”

With that, she uncapped the item.

Seeing that, Dave immediately reminded, “This is the trigger. Turn it and press the button on the back to launch the attack. Make sure you don't injure yourself.”

Natasha nodded, fixing her attention on the modified lipstick as she examined it. “All right. I understand.”

After experimenting with the tiny weapon, Natasha asked, “What if I do this?”

“If you do this, ordinary lipstick will come out. There's only a little, though. It's just for show,” said Dave.

Natasha's lips curled into a smile. “That's creative.” While saying that, she looked up at him. “Thanks.”

Dave hesitated before asking, “Actually, Kenneth can make this, too, though he's not as fast as I am.”

Natasha immediately understood what he was trying to say.

“I have my reasons for not getting his help. Don't worry. I'm using this gun for self-defense purposes only.”

All Dave wanted to hear was that.

He knew little about Natasha, but he knew she would not cause too much trouble judging by her character.

“Thanks,” said Natasha.

Dave shook his head. “It's no big deal. If that's all—” Before he could even finish, a figure dashed in from the outside.

Thalia had fled earlier to avoid getting questioned by the children. Yet, she spotted Natasha and Dave talking in the living room as soon as she entered.

Scanning the room, she asked, “What are you guys doing?”

Natasha put the weapon away discreetly before responding coolly, “Nothing. We were just saying hello.”

“Really?”

Instead of explaining the situation, Dave simply glanced at them. “Please carry on chatting. I'll excuse myself first.” With that, he nodded his head in a gentlemanly way and left.

The moment he left, Thalia leaned close to Natasha, so much so that she was pressing against the latter. “What did you two talk about just now?” asked Thalia, with a curious look in her eyes.

Natasha side-eyed Thalia and shook her head. “Nothing.”

“Stop pretending. I saw everything,” said Thalia.

“What did you see?”

Sweeping her gaze at Natasha's back, Thalia raised a brow and questioned, “What were you putting away just now?”

Natasha was speechless.

She actually saw it.

Noting her silence, Thalia narrowed her eyes. “You're feeling guilty, aren't you?”

“Is there something I should be guilty about?”

Thalia scrutinized Natasha. “Let me see it then.”

Alas, Natasha simply smiled. “I don't know what you're talking about.” When she finished her words, she marched up the stairs without waiting for a response.