Not twins novel (Natasha and Kenneth)
Chapter 166

Chapter 166 Independent Beauty

The breeze during the night was cool.

Ever since Natasha returned, she rarely drove during the night, aside from when she needed to deal with her work. She found the road she had to drive back home on boring and she simply wanted to arrive home to take a shower as soon as possible.

It was different compared to the current situation because she was driving with her three children. The window was also slightly opened, which allowed the cool breeze to blow in. It felt pretty relaxing. She realized the time she got to spend with the kids alone was getting shorter and infrequent as time passed.

The triplets thought the same as well because they seemed pretty excited, even though nothing much was currently going on. All of them were staring at her.

"I heard from Gramps that you went out for dinner with Mr. Zach earlier. Is that true?" Denise asked.

Natasha shot a glance at her. "Why do you know about everything?"

"I know about everything because I care about you!" the girl replied matter-of-factly.

Natasha smiled with a nod. "That's true."

"Do you like Mr. Zach?" Denise continued to ask.

The moment she finished, the boys stared at their mother with glimmering eyes, too.

Natasha thought for a bit and answered, "I do."

Silence filled the air, and for a long moment, it stayed that way.

She could tell their eyes were practically glued to her.

"So you're picking our school director then, Nat?" Benjamin asked somberly.

"Picking?"

"Yeah. Since you like Mr. Lynch, aren't you going to stay with him?"

Natasha chuckled. "I do like him, but in a platonic, friendly way. I don't like him romantically."

The triplets fell silent again.

They were getting pretty anxious earlier as their hearts were beating loudly.

They let out a heavy sigh of relief when they heard her answer.

"You're getting funnier and funnier, Nat!" Benjamin smiled wryly.

"Thanks for the praise." Natasha smiled at him as she stared at him through the rearview mirror.

"Does this mean you won't get together with Mr. Zach, Nat?" Denise asked.

"No, I won't. We can still be friends, but only friends."

"I see..." The girl nodded as the edge of her mouth curved upward subconsciously.

Upon detecting that faint change in her daughter's expression, Natasha raised her brows. "What's wrong? Are you disappointed?"

"It's nothing! Even though I like Mr. Zach, especially because he's handsome, I'll still prioritize and respect what you like, Mommy! That's why it's more important that you're happy, Mommy! Nothing else is as important as that!" Denise said as she shook her head in a serious manner.

However, Natasha could still discern a tinge of relief in her daughter's eyes. "Is that what you really think?"

The girl nodded with the utmost sincere expression.

Like hell I'm going to believe that. Does she think I don't understand her? From the moment she asked her first question, I already know what she was trying to do. Still, it's only normal that she has her own thoughts on the matter. No child wouldn't want to see their parents get together. That being said, I don't want to give them too much hope. They'll get disappointed if what they hope for doesn't come true. Natasha thought about what she should say and uttered, "As you said, you're going to prioritize and respect what I like. So, if and when I replace someone I truly like, you three better not interfere, okay?" Denise's eyes widened at that. Is she trying to prepare us for the worst?

It was then Anthony spoke up. "If that day comes, I won't interfere."

Natasha glanced at the boy through the rearview mirror. Despite the boy's young age, the look in his eyes was one of resolution. It managed to convince her that he really meant it.

"Thank you, Darling." She smiled.

"I, too, won't stop you, but I think you're much suited to be an independent beauty, Nat!" Benjamin chimed in.

"Independent beauty? What do you mean by that?" Natasha's eyebrows furrowed.

"It means it's fine even if you choose to be single! After all, I feel like there's no man in this world who's worthy of you!" Benjamin added, "But don't worry, though. Even if you can't replace a suitable man, you still have your sons. Once I start making money, I'll take care of you and make sure you live a very happy life."

Natasha wasn't sure if she should laugh or cry at that.

She felt as though she was going to age rapidly when she heard that. Still, I have to admit, this kind of flattering word is quite effective on me. "Okay!" She nodded in agreement. "I'm very glad to hear that. Although, you must remember not to forget about me once you get married!"

"My wife will never matter more than you!" Benjamin said.

Regardless of how true it was, it did make Natasha happy.

Denise rolled her eyes at her brothers. Both of them are such bootlickers! In any case, I still believe Daddy will manage to win Mommy's heart in the end!

She stared out the window and thought of something. "What does Daddy like to eat or drink, Mommy?"

"Umm..." Natasha wasn't sure how to answer that. "I don't know."

The girl cocked her head. "But weren't you two married?"

"Well, it didn't last long enough for me to learn his preferences."

Denise shook her head resignedly. "It's like you two are only playing house."

The little girl's words rendered Natasha speechless.

When Denise saw a bakery at the front, she suggested, "How about we buy some desserts for Daddy?"

Desserts? I'm pretty sure Kenneth doesn't like to eat them. But it's not like I have any idea what he likes to eat. Natasha glanced at Denise. "I think he'll be happy with whatever you buy him." "Let's make a stop at the bakery, then! I want to buy something for him, Nat!"

Natasha promptly parked her vehicle next to the building. The girl got off the car immediately and sprinted into the bakery.

She felt a little jealous seeing how excited her daughter appeared to be. However, in between her envy, there was a spark of joy, too. She was happy that her daughter was a thoughtful person. She got off the car too and entered the establishment.

Denise looked troubled as she stared at the cakes. "Which one should I pick..."

Natasha pointed at a certain one. "How about this? He likes food with a little bitterness in it."

The girl turned to her mother. "Really?"

"You can try. I'm pretty sure he'll like whichever you pick!"

"I'll pick this, then!" Denise smiled.

Natasha paid for the cake.

Concurrently, Benjamin and Anthony were giving their sister various glances to remind her not to act too obvious. Aren't you afraid that Mommy will get jealous?

But it was as though Denise couldn't see them at all.

After the cake was bought, they continued their journey to the hospital.

It took about twenty minutes for them to arrive.

Because it was nighttime already, there weren't a lot of people around the hospital. Natasha parked the car near the entrance.

Upon exiting the car, she turned to the children and said, "You three head in. I'll wait for you here."

"Huh?" Denise stared at her mother. "Aren't you going in, Nat?"

Natasha shook her head. "No, I won't be going in. I'll just stay here and stretch my body a little. You three should go quickly. Gramps is still waiting for us to join him for dinner."