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

Chapter 934 Medicine And Poison

The two of them looked toward the door. Thalia had already prepared to hide herself. However, upon seeing the person who came in, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

“Nat, I knew I'd find you here. I've been looking for you for ages!” With a playful tone, Denise went straight to Natasha's side.

Natasha looked at her with a nonchalant gaze. “What do you need me for?”

“I have a little secret to share with you,” Denise whispered.

“What little secret?” Natasha asked.

At that moment, Denise's gaze shifted toward Thalia, who was standing off to the side.

Thalia took a deep breath, looking at Denise with furrowed brows. “Denise, we're best friends, aren't we? So, are you keeping secrets from me now?”

Denise sighed. “No, it's not about me.” she said, expressing a sense of helplessness. “It's a family matter.”

“Family matter?” Natasha raised an eyebrow, then seemed to understand. “Is it about Anthony and Benjamin?”

“Nat, you already know?” Denise asked in surprise.

“What's wrong with them?” Natasha asked directly.

Denise furrowed her brows. “Nat, don't you already know?”

“I'm just speculating that it has something to do with them, but the specifics...” Natasha shook her head.

Upon hearing that, Denise let out a soft sigh.

“Speak up. Thalia is one of us,” Natasha urged her to speak.

That single remark instantly lifted Thalia's previously despondent spirits. She looked at Natasha in slight surprise.

Denise glanced at Thalia, then nodded seriously before speaking. “Actually, it's not a big deal. It's just that Tony and Ben are fighting, and it seems quite intense.”

After hearing that, Natasha nonchalantly nodded. “And then?”

“That's all. Aren't you curious, Nat?” Denise asked.

Natasha shook her head. “I'm not curious.”

“Why?”

“You're all mature children now, so isn't it normal to have your own issues? Besides, it's also normal for two boys to have some conflicts. Let them sort it out themselves. Do you expect me to manage your lives forever?” Natasha asked.

“Well—” Denise wanted to say something, but she felt that Natasha was particularly right.

Anthony and Benjamin had only argued twice thus far in their lives. The first time happened overseas, but they were afraid of upsetting Natasha, so they made up before she returned home from work.

It was their second time fighting currently.

So, for a moment, Denise was somewhat at a loss for what to do.

At that moment, Natasha looked at her. “It's okay. Don't worry. They know what they're doing. It won't take too long for them to make up,” she said casually.

Listening, Denise nodded somewhat helplessly. “All right, then.”

It seemed that Natasha had noticed her daughter's displeasure. After a moment of thought, she looked at the latter and began to speak. “Denise, remember this. Whenever people interact, conflicts and problems will inevitably arise. The most important thing is to find a way to solve them yourself. If you can solve it, then solve it. If you can't, it means it's beyond your capabilities, so why dwell on it unnecessarily? If Tony and Ben haven't said anything, it means they have their own solutions. Therefore, you don't need to worry about this matter.”

Listening to Natasha's words, Denise nodded. “I understand, Nat. It just feels a bit awkward to me.”

“I understand what you're feeling, but you all will grow up, and I will age too. You can't always come to me with your problems every time something arises, can you?”

“You'll never get old!” Denise immediately said, acting coyly.

Natasha was amused, and the expression in her eyes softened. “In that case, I also hope that you all can solve problems independently. If you really can't handle it, only then do you come to me for help, okay?” NôvelDrama.Org: text © owner.

“Okay!” Denise immediately laughed, making an “okay” gesture with her hand.

At that moment, Thalia, who was standing by the side, listened, and her eyes widened in surprise.

That was the first time she had seen Natasha “educating” her child. No matter when, she could never have thought of, let alone uttered, such words.

She finally understood why those three children grew up to be so remarkable.

It wasn't just inherited genes at play there, but also the education imparted by Natasha.

Seeing Thalia standing there silently, Denise turned her gaze toward the latter. “Thalia, what's wrong?”

Thalia regained her senses and looked at them. “It's nothing. I was just a bit surprised to hear you say that, Nat!”

“Surprised?” Natasha retorted.

“Isn't this surprising? I usually see mothers getting heartbroken for their children, even giving up everything for them. It's my first time seeing someone as indifferent as you!” Thalia said. Of course, that indifference didn't encompass everything.

Upon hearing that, Natasha laughed lightly and asked, “What would you do if you were in this situation?”

“Hmm...” Thalia pondered, “If it were up to me, I'd probably gather the two people involved, have them confess to each other, then give them a good scolding. After that, I'd make them shake hands and make peace.”

Listening intently, Natasha nodded thoughtfully. “What if it was your child who was being bullied outside?”

“In that case, those bullies shouldn't blame me for being unmerciful!” Thalia said, feeling a sense of involvement. She rolled up her sleeves as if ready for a fight.

Seeing her like this, Natasha couldn't help but laugh.

“What are you laughing at?” asked Thalia.

“I'm wondering if entrusting the child to you was a mistake!” Natasha said with a helpless smile.

Thalia was taken aback. “Hold on. If my child is bullied, shouldn't I fight back? Anyway, if it were my child, I wouldn't care about the consequences. I would definitely step in!”

“Aren't you afraid you'll be nurturing them to be violent?”

Thalia was slightly taken aback. “Really? Will they turn out to be violent?”

“In the long run, definitely!” Natasha said with absolute certainty.

“But I can't just stand by and watch my child get bullied!” said Thalia. She simply couldn't accept that.

“It all depends on who's doing the bullying,” Natasha said. “If it's between classmates, I prefer to let them sort it out themselves. But if it's an adult, I'm more inclined to agree with you, to let them have a taste of their own medicine.”

“Is there any difference?” Thalia retorted.

“The difference is, I'll be teaching my children to be independent and not to compromise their integrity. If someone their age bullies them, that's fair game. But if an adult bullies a child...” Natasha suddenly laughed. Her laugh was radiant, yet a hint of malice flashed in her eyes. “I will make them pay back in folds!”

In that regard, Natasha was no saint either. She always abided by the principle of not offending others unless they offend her first. But if someone did it on purpose, she would definitely not show mercy.

Looking at Natasha's expression, Thalia felt indescribable complex emotions churning within her for a moment.

Natasha was like a beautiful and seemingly harmless poppy, yet not easily approachable or touchable.

It could be medicine, or it could be poison.