You're Out, Daddy novel (Natasha and Kenneth)
Chapter 469

Natasha didn't see anyone at first glance when she entered.

Even though the alley was long, the end could obviously be seen, and there was no place to hide at all.

Thinking that there could be some hidden areas, she walked further in. Yet, she soon realized that there was nothing but a dead end. In fact, the supposed restroom didn't even exist. As she was studying the area, a figure suddenly appeared behind her and gave her a hug.

Surprised, Natasha was about to pull herself away when Kenneth nuzzled his nose against her neck, greedily relishing in her fragrance.

"Nat, it's me," he whispered.

Natasha lowered her head slightly and froze when she felt the warmth from his body and caught his scent.

"Where were you hiding?" Natasha asked softly.

"I want to hide in your heart," Kenneth murmured as he continued to bury his head against her neck.

A smile descended upon Natasha's face. "How did you get here?"

It was only then that Kenneth gradually raised his head from her neck. Then he turned her around and pinned her against the wall.

"Did you think I wouldn't come?" Kenneth asked, looking into her eyes.

As she had not seen his face in a long time, Natasha's gaze toward him was filled with wilfulness and admiration.

"Not that you wouldn't, but I didn't dare think about it," Natasha said.

"Are you saying that my love for you isn't deep enough?" Kenneth questioned her directly.

Staring at him, Natasha was at a loss for words.

All of a sudden, Kenneth took a step forward and pressed Natasha against the wall. "Natasha, am I not doing enough? Is that why you think that way?"

"I just didn't think that someone would risk their life to love me."

Taking a deep breath, Kenneth gazed into her eyes before kissing her on the lips.

Natasha didn't resist or push him away. Instead, she wrapped her arms around his neck and reciprocated accordingly.

The recent bout of loneliness had her realize how much she missed him.

Despite her refusal to admit it, Kenneth had now grown to be an indispensable part of her.

Just like that, both of them hugged each other and continued kissing passionately.

Only God knew how much time had passed by the time Kenneth gradually let go of her.

Pressing his forehead against hers, Kenneth-while catching his breath-pleaded, "Nat, come with me!"

Natasha shook her head.

"Do you know how much danger you're in?" Kenneth looked at her anxiously. "That man, Boss, will use you to threaten me!" "Kenneth, I can't leave. I need to go to Vermillion Base to replace out the truth!"

Kenneth furrowed his brows.

"Now that I'm just one step away from the truth, I can't back out. Without knowing the truth, I'll never be happy for the rest of my life." Kenneth stared at her, not quite knowing what to say.

From another perspective, he couldn't think of anything else to say that could stop her, for this feeling wasn't one that was foreign to him.

There were certain matters that were just more important than one's own life.

Seeing that Kenneth was silent, Natasha understood that he had compromised.

"I don't know what happened between you and Boss, but I told him that I don't love you. So, Kenneth, you shouldn't act like you're desperately looking for me. Otherwise, you'll just be providing him with that opportunity."

"I can't do it! I'll never be at peace as long as you're by his side."

"Trust me. Once I replace out the truth, I'll come back to you."

Kenneth continued to stare at her reluctantly.

"Promise me, all right?" Natasha pleaded. "Kenneth? Hmm?"

The way she dragged her last word made Kenneth's heart skip a beat.

He simply looked at her and had long surrendered himself.

Taking a step forward, he wrapped her in his arms. "When you told Boss that you didn't love me, were you telling the truth?"

The question took Natasha completely by surprise.

She smiled and asked, "What do you think?"

"I want to hear you say it." Kenneth stared at her intently.

Natasha was about to reply when there came a sudden knock on the door.

"Ms. Watson, Boss has called to ask us to hurry up."

After throwing the door a glance, Natasha turned to face Kenneth with her eyes brimming with conviction. "I have to go. I'll be heading to Vermillion Base tomorrow. Once I replace out the truth, I'll replace a way to contact you."

Kenneth gazed at her with his eyes filled with concern.

Natasha struggled free from his embrace and looked up at him. "Wait for me."

Kenneth nodded.

Natasha withdrew her gaze. She knew she had to leave no matter how much she didn't want to.

Unable to bear the sight of her leaving, Kenneth stepped forward and pulled her back into his embrace before sealing her lips with another kiss.

After that, he gave her a stern look. "Natasha, you'd better stay safe. If you dare let anything happen to you, I'll never forgive you."

Natasha chuckled. "I will."

"This is for you." Kenneth stuffed a note into Natasha's hand.

Without inquiring about it, she reminded him, "Keep Anthony and Benjamin safe."

Kenneth nodded.

Natasha flashed a final smile at him before turning around and heading back out.

Kenneth's heart clenched as he watched her leave the alley.

Outside, the guard who had just knocked on the door was about to barge in when the door swung open.

Natasha shot the guard a cold look and snapped, "Let's go!"

Stunned for a fleeting moment, the guard quickly followed her when he didn't notice anything amiss.

No sooner had they exited the shop than a figure crashed into them out of nowhere.

Natasha's pupils constricted when she lowered her head and saw who it was.

"I'm sorry. I didn't do it on purpose," Anthony apologized while looking up at Natasha with a glint in his eyes.

Staring at him, Natasha was at a loss for words.

"Are you all right, Ma'am?" Anthony asked.

Natasha, upon regaining her senses, broke into a smile. "I'm fine."

Anthony looked at the guards behind her.

"They don't understand Chanaean. I've tested them," Natasha said.

Anthony looked at her. "Nat, I miss you."

Natasha's eyes reddened. "I miss all of you too."

Anthony tried his best to suppress the urge to throw himself into her arms.

At that moment, the guard came up to them and demanded in Ustranian, "What's going on? What are you talking about?"

Natasha turned around to face him. "Don't scare him! He's just a lost kid asking for directions."