Not twins novel (Natasha and Kenneth)
Chapter 770

Chapter 770 A Stepmother For The Children

Natasha's eyelashes fluttered a moment before she replied without looking up, "No."

As he stared at her, a solemn look descended upon Kenneth's face. He then got up to leave without another word.

In response, Natasha grabbed his sleeve. "Kenneth."

When the latter turned around, his expression couldn't be any frostier.

Natasha hesitated for a moment before finally admitting, "Yes, I did see him."

As Kenneth stared at her, his eyes looked like a bottomless abyss, sending a chill down the spine of anyone who peered into them.

Natasha took a deep breath. "Kenneth, the cure isn't the only one out there."

The moment he heard those words, Kenneth immediately knew the conclusion to their discussion.

Just as he turned to leave, Natasha threw herself forward to hug him from behind.

"Listen to me, Kenneth." Natasha clung tightly to his back.

Kenneth's body trembled slightly as his fists clenched by his sides. His deep voice, tinged with suppressed emotion, rang out. "I'm not surprised by the choice that you made, but don't you think you're being too cruel to me, Nat?"

"I know," Natasha murmured from behind him. "You're not the only one. I'm also being cruel to the children and Grandpa."

"In that case, why can't you be a little more selfish?" Kenneth asked.

At that moment, Natasha released her grip and circled to his front. As she raised her gaze to look at him, it was clear that she was trying hard to stay strong. "Kenneth, you know, better than anyone else, that I'm not the kind that likes to sacrifice myself for others. In fact, I'm someone who will do anything to protect myself..."

"Then?" Kenneth stared intently at her, for he knew that there was no changing her mind.

"But I don't like to be in the debt of others," she added.

"Is that the decision you wanted to tell me about?" Kenneth questioned.

"Thalia came here and got poisoned because of me. On top of that, she helped me in the hospital and protected the children time and again. After all that she has done, there's no way I can make the selfish choice," Natasha explained.

"Nat, when it comes to your life, it's all right to be a little selfish."

"If Dave was in Thalia's position, what would you have done?" Natasha retorted.

Kenneth was stunned by the sudden question.

"Look, you would have made the same choice as I did," Natasha added.

"It's different-"

"No, it's not," Natasha interrupted him.

"Dave and I have faced death countless times. Either one of us would have readily sacrificed ourselves for the other."

"Are you saying that only your friend is considered true while mine isn't?" Natasha countered.

"How are you even friends with Thalia?" Kenneth snapped.

"How are we not?" Natasha threw the question back at him.

"Nat..."

"Thalia and I have known each other for three years now. Even though she doesn't know my identity, I have always known hers."

"Nat..."

"The fact that we have not faced death together doesn't mean our friendship is less significant compared to yours. To me, she has long become a friend of mine." Natasha enunciated every word of hers clearly.

Slightly shaken by the fact she was angry, Kenneth comforted her, "Nat, that's not what I meant."

"I don't have many friends, Kenneth, but you're well aware that once I've decided to care about someone, I'll never change my decision," Natasha asserted.

Kenneth replied indignantly, "Nat, you're only saying all these to stop me from going over."

"Even though that's my objective, those words still come from the bottom of my heart."

"Are you planning to let me watch you suffer again?" Kenneth asked, his eyes slightly reddened.

Looking at him, Natasha took a step forward, "Kenneth, I understand how cruel this is for you. I'm sorry, but you'll have to bear with this pain. Just think of it as my vengeance over what you have done to me in the past, all right?"

"Nat, those are two entirely different matters!"

Natasha leaned closer to assuage his fears with a hug. "I know, Kenneth. I guarantee that I'll stay alive come hell or high water."

Cognizant that Natasha had made up her mind, Kenneth knew that his struggles and protests would only fall on deaf ears.

Standing still awkwardly, he asked, "What are you going to guarantee it with?"

Natasha pressed herself against his chest. "With my honor."

Kenneth lowered his eyes. "Nat, your honor is nothing compared to your life."

Rendered speechless, Natasha looked up at him. "In that case, if I fail to keep my word, you'll remarry and get the children to call your new wife 'mommy' to spite me. How about that?"

Kenneth couldn't help but chuckle in amusement. As he averted his gaze, his emotions remained just as complicated.

"Would that do?" Natasha asked again.

Putting on a serious expression, Kenneth stared earnestly at Natasha. "If I remarry, the children will probably tear down the house. On top of that, Grandpa would probably disown me, given his temper!"

Natasha knitted her brows. "You might be right, you know." She then glanced at Kenneth. "In that case, you don't have a choice but to only marry me in this lifetime."

Kenneth shot her a look. Despite being affected the worst, she's still trying hard to comfort me.

Subsequently, Kenneth reached out his hand to pull her into his embrace.

"Nat, do you know that I was filled with the urge to make the selfish choice? I don't care about falling out with them as long as I can keep you safe..." Kenneth mumbled in her ear; his voice couldn't be any raspier.

Natasha responded, "But you won't do that, right? Because you know me very well and my decision from the very beginning."

Kenneth didn't comment as he tighten his hug.

"Kenneth, as I said before. That cure isn't the only one out there. Since Boss was intent on having me help him, there's definitely a second vial of antidote out there. We still have a chance."

Her words caused Kenneth to let go abruptly and glare at her. "Are you planning to see Boss again?"

Kenneth's anxious expression triggered a smile from Natasha. "Of course not."

Obviously, Kenneth wasn't convinced as he stared intently at her. "Nat, don't forget what you've promised me."

"I remember. That's why we're doing it together this time!" Natasha declared.

Kenneth cocked a brow in response. "We?"

Natasha nodded at him. "Boss has a weakness that will be his undoing. The more he can't get his hands on something, the greater his desire is for it. Coincidentally, we can take advantage of that fact." "Do you already have a plan?" Kenneth asked.