Adorable Kids Asking for Bear Hug novel Chapter 816

“I've given you the core position in the organization. How can you claim that I lack sincerity?” Kyle asked candidly.

Anthony cocked his brow in response. “How is this my fault now?”

Amused by their banter, Kyle gave Anthony the side-eye.

Back then, Kyle had assumed Anthony was of similar age after both of them had chatted on the internet. Little did he expect the latter to turn out to be a child. If that wasn't shocking enough, Anthony's intelligence was also off the charts.

It was a testament to the fact that the next generation would always outdo the previous one.

An indifferent smile emerged across Anthony's face as he stared at Kyle.

Chatting face-to-face was just different from doing so online—it felt a lot more real.

Anthony liked Kyle a lot, both online and in the real world. Even though the latter had a crafty mind, he had an easygoing character. Thus, Anthony didn't want to lose a friend that he considered to be loyal.

With that in mind, he decided to keep the truth from Kyle until there was a better time to tell him.

Even then, Kyle could sense that something was up.

As he swept his gaze across the three siblings, a myriad of emotions filled his heart.

On his way to meet them, he had considered all possibilities but was still caught off guard in the end.

I'll have to groom these children from young, but what is this inexplicable sense of anticipation I feel?

Finally, the silence in the room was broken by Thalia. “Boss, are you leaving today still?”

Kyle turned around to give her a look. “Why? Are you looking forward to me doing so?”

“I... Of course I rather you stay!” Thalia denied it despite hoping otherwise. Although she wanted to spend more time with Kyle reminiscing the past, his stay would complicate matters with the three children.

Kyle raised a skeptical brow. “Is that so?”

Thalia frantically nodded as she replied in a serious tone, “Definitely!”

Kyle chuckled in response. “Only a kid would be fooled.”

“Kids are not as gullible as you think,” Thalia mumbled under her breath.

After letting out a snort, Kyle checked his watch. “I'm afraid I can't stay. I'll be leaving in two hours.”

The children were surprised to hear that.

Anthony was the first to ask, “What's wrong? Did something happen?”

Kyle nodded as he elaborated, “Holden has encountered some trouble. I'm going over to check on him.”

Anthony's brows furrowed upon hearing the news. “I must admit that I've been too busy to go online recently. What happened? Do you need my help?” he asked.

It was natural for them to worry about their teammates.

However, Kyle flatly replied, “You can barely handle your own problems, so there's no need to get involved. I'll deal with Holden's problem.”

“I might be busy, but do let me know if you need my help. I can still make the time if necessary,” Anthony insisted.

When Anthony's words sparked an idea in his mind, Kyle leaned forward to suggest, “Why don't you come with me? Once we're done over there, we can go straight to your place to resolve your problem.”