You're Out Daddy

Chapter 327

It turned out that the item in question was an expensive, limited edition doll.

“I'm sorry, Denise. I only learned about what had happened recently, so I didn't drop by to visit earlier.

Here, this is for you,” said Zachary.

Denise stared at that doll and was momentarily stunned.

“What's wrong? Do you not like it? I remember you saying that you liked this, so I asked a friend to

send one here from overseas,” said Zachary.

Denise shifted her gaze around a little before she answered, “It's not that. I love it. It's just... I already

have one. Daddy gave it to me.”

The smile on Zachary's face stiffened at the mention of Kenneth. The way Zachary looked at Denise

became a little less warm as well.

“I am so sorry, Mr. Zach,” said Denise apologetically.

Zachary came back around at that moment. He forced his lips to curve into a smile. Then he said, “It's

fine. I just didn't know about that. What else are you into? I'll get it for you.”

“There's no need for that, Mr. Zach. It's the thought that counts, and I've received your good intentions,

so there's no need to buy me anything,” replied Denise politely.

As Zachary stared at Denise, he sensed that she was keeping her distance from him. She was no

longer the cheery kid who would act freely around him.

The mere thought of that prompted Zachary to murmur, “Denise, we're growing apart, too...”

Denise looked into his eyes. For a moment there, she didn't know what to say.

That was when Anthony stepped up. “Mr. Zach, are you here today just to visit Denise?”

Zachary shifted his attention to Anthony when he heard that. The latter's tiny face didn't just resemble

Kenneth's. Their facial expressions were ridiculously similar as well.

Zachary nodded and replied, “That's right. Is there something wrong with that?”

“No, not at all. It's just that I saw you and Thea met up a few times, so I assumed the two of you were

friends. I got curious and thought I'd ask,” answered Anthony.

Zachary narrowed his eyes a little. He wondered if he was overthinking things and making the kid eviler

in his mind because he felt as though Anthony was hinting at something else.

“When did you see the two of us together? And where?” asked Zachary.

“I was in a cab and was going past the entrance of a bar at the time,” replied Anthony before smiling

harmlessly and innocently. “Mr. Zach, I have to warn you. That woman, Thea, is a big meanie, so don't

get too close to her, okay? Or you might get hurt one day.”

Zachary kept his eyes on Anthony. A hint of suspicion flashed past the former's eyes. “We ran into each

other a couple of times, and those were just coincidences, so there is no way she can hurt me,” stated

Zachary.

Anthony nodded while grinning. “Ah, I see. Okay, then.”

Zachary couldn't take his eyes off Anthony. The former kept sensing something strange in the latter's

eyes... It's almost as if he knows everything.

Just then, another car stopped right beside them. Natasha and Kenneth got out of the car soon after.

When Anthony saw them there, the glow in his eyes changed. He smiled and greeted, “Daddy, Nat,

you're home!”

Kenneth and Natasha had just gotten out of the car when they heard Anthony saying the word “Daddy.”

The duo was taken aback. They looked at their son with a questioning look.

He actually said Daddy?

Just as Kenneth was reeling in his emotions, he saw Anthony running toward them while smiling.

Anthony's eyes, however, were signaling for them to look to the side.

Kenneth came around quickly and saw Zachary standing there. That was when he understood what

Anthony was trying to say. Kenneth smiled and made his way to the others immediately.

“Daddy, Nat!” greeted Denise. She ran into their arms immediately, and her eyes shone with the kind

glee that couldn't be faked or concealed.

Kenneth reached out to pat her tiny head. Seeing all that stung Zachary's eyes.

That was when Kenneth shifted his gaze to Zachary and arched his brows. “Hello, Mr. Lynch. What a

coincidence. We meet again.”

Zachary glared at Kenneth and gritted his teeth a little. “It's not a coincidence. I came all the way here

to visit Denise.”

“Oh, is that so?” replied Kenneth. He grinned tauntingly when he saw the toy that Zachary was holding.

“I see you know my daughter very well. You even know what kind of toys she likes.”

Zachary shifted his gaze to the gift he had with him, then back to Kenneth. “That's because I know

them much better than you realize.”

Kenneth wasn't angry to hear that. He simply turned to Denise and asked, “Why didn't you accept the

gift? Don't let his efforts go to waste.”

“Uh, but Daddy, didn't you already give me one?” asked Denise while blinking at Kenneth to signal him.

“When did that happen? I don't even know what that is, so how could I have given it to you? Perhaps

you were dreaming?” suggested Kenneth.

Denise was utterly speechless.

Does he have to expose my lies like that?

“Denise, I understand that you don't enjoy accepting gifts from people, but sometimes, it is necessary

to do so. That way, we won't break others' hearts,” said Kenneth to “teach” his daughter a lesson.

Denise replied, “O-Okay.”

She turned around and faced Zachary once more. “Thank you, Mr. Zach.”

Zachary looked terrible, but he couldn't say anything when he looked into Denise's eyes. He could only

hand the gift over. “You're welcome.”

After Denise accepted the gift, Kenneth turned his attention to Zachary and said, “Thank you for your

kindness, Mr. Lynch. There's no need to spend so much in the future. My little girl doesn't like accepting

gifts from outsiders. Oh, and she is fine, so there is no need for you to worry about her, either.”

Every single one of Kenneth's words was him asserting his dominance.

It also highlighted the fact that Zachary was just an outsider, and Denise didn't even want to accept his

gift.

Hearing those words made Zachary grit his teeth. “Mr. Hamilton, if you truly care that much about your

daughter, then you should keep her safe. That way, others won't have to worry about her.”

Those words prompted Anthony and Benjamin to frown. They shifted their gazes to Kenneth because

they were worried that the guy would lose his temper.

To their surprise, Kenneth smiled and replied, “There are countless villains out there, and I admit it was

my fault for not keeping an eye on her. Still, I take comfort in the fact that at least I'm not so shameless

that I'd think about stealing others' daughters.”

Zachary glared at him once more.

Kenneth smiled. “If you truly want a daughter that badly, Mr. Lynch, then please allow me to wish you

good luck in your quest to have one of your own.”

After saying that, Kenneth held Denise's hand before Zachary could say anything. He turned to

Anthony and Benjamin, then instructed, “Come on. Let's go home.”

The kids didn't say anything. They simply nodded, turned around, and left.

“I do need all the help I can get. After all, I am nothing like you, Mr. Hamilton. I can't sweet talk others

when I need them, then send my ex away when I don't,” shouted Zachary.

Kenneth stopped moving entirely.

Zachary glared at his back and stated, “Truly, I am impressed with this quality of yours, Mr. Hamilton.

You can put on a mask when you want something and turn into a different man when you no longer

want it. I wonder what mask you'd put on in the future. I just pray that your kids will still be in the back

of your mind and that you would show some mercy.”

At that point, all three kids and Natasha turned to Kenneth.

Thea is gone?

That was when Kenneth turned around and glared with hatred at Zachary.