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

When he saw Kenneth coming downstairs with Natasha and the three children, Fabian had reason to believe that the banquet wasn't just organized to stand up for Natasha but was also a well-laid plan to kill two birds with one stone.

On one hand, he could support Natasha by punishing the Lynch family. On the other hand, he could claim her for himself by declaring the three kid's identities. After all, as the mother of his children and the fact that he spoils her to that extent, no one will dare make a move on her even if they know she's divorced. Just like that, he has snuffed out the hopes of all her suitors.

With that thought in mind, Fabian shook his head.

It's such an elaborate scheme!

He couldn't help but be impressed by it.

After that, he reminded himself not to get on his boss' nerves. Otherwise, he wouldn't know what struck him even in death.

Holding that thought, Fabian maintained a faint smile that was filled with admiration.

During the second half of the banquet, Natasha barely showed herself, as she was resting upstairs. Instead, Liam was entertaining the guests with the three children by his side.

With regards to the children being reunited with the Hamilton family, Natasha's stance was clear even though she hardly commented on it.

She wasn't bothered by the fact nor did she have any objections.

Even though she was the one who gave birth to them, she recognized that they had independent lives to lead. Therefore, she didn't want to interfere too much in their lives and just wanted them to be happy. Furthermore, there was only upside and no downside to the children being placed in joint custody. This was a fact that Natasha was keenly aware of.

Meanwhile, Terence was also upstairs, as he, too, had been invited.

He had missed Natasha's and Erin's altercation earlier. By the time he arrived, the matter was more or less resolved. Or else, he would have dashed forward to slap the latter for the shameless way she behaved.

However, after witnessing how Liam and Kenneth had protected Natasha and the children, Terence had nothing more to say.

Despite his reluctance to admit it, he couldn't deny that the Hamiltons did an excellent job.

Nonetheless, Terence was upset by the thought of the children staying by Liam's side downstairs.

"Damn that Liam. Despite the children clearly belonging to the Watson family, he is showing them off for the glory of the Hamilton family!" Terence complained in a slightly jealous tone. Natasha didn't comment, as she was looking at her phone.

Terence furrowed his brows and looked at her. "Nat, don't you have anything to say about this?"

Putting her phone away, Natasha gave Terence a calm look. "Grandpa, the children are ours and also theirs."

"Wh-Why do you say that?"

"Isn't this conclusion better than what we had initially expected? At the very least, the Hamilton family has no intention of fighting over the children with us while the three of them are overjoyed at the arrangement. For me, that's more than enough," Natasha calmly explained.

"B-But I feel as if the children don't belong to the Watson family."

Natasha chuckled. "Grandpa, only the children know where their hearts actually belong. Their family name and who they stay with are just temporary phases in their lives. Sooner or later, they will grow up and leave us. Our responsibility is just to raise and educate them. Don't tell me that we're supposed to tie them down by our side for the rest of their lives?"

"You do have a point, but..." Terence didn't know how to express himself.

"At the very least, they're happy. That by itself is enough. We'll have to give them the freedom to make their own choices in life," Natasha added.

Given what Natasha had said, Terence could only purse his lips in silence.

Sensing Terence's disappointment, Natasha comforted him, "Grandpa, don't worry. No matter where they go or what happens to them, you will always be their Gramps. That is something no one can ever take away from you."

Terence pondered upon her words. "That's true.

Natasha threw him a faint smile. "You're also my dearest and most beloved Grandpa."

Terence beamed from his heart before taking a deep breath. "You're right. Joint custody is certainly better than us holding sole custody. At the very least, no one will dare bully the children with the Hamilton family protecting them."

Natasha's lips widened into a smile without further comment.

At that moment, the door was pushed open, heralding the arrival of the children with Liam behind them.

"Nat!" Denise greeted.

When she saw Terence inside, her eyes lit up as she threw herself into his arms. "Gramps!"

Terence quickly broke into a vibrant smile.

Natasha is right. As long as our familial bonds are maintained, it doesn't matter which family they belong to.

With that thought it mind, Terence managed to let go.

"How is it? Are you having fun?”

Nodding with conviction, Denise replied, "I'll be even happier if you were there with me.

Terence grinned. "All right then. The next time you want me to be somewhere, I'll definitely be there. How about that?"

Denise's eyes glistened. As a girl, she was naturally more sensitive and was worried that Terence would be angry. However, after hearing his words, she snuck a glance at Natasha before returning her gaze to Terence. "Really?"

"Of course!"

"Gramps, you're the best and the one I love the most!" Denise purred as she threw herself into Terence's embrace again, causing the latter's face to glow with warmth.

"In that case, what about me?" Liam asked as he hurried forward with a jealous expression.

The moment he spoke, Terence shot him a glare. "You're second!"

Just when Liam was about to retort, it suddenly occurred to him that his grandson would one day marry Natasha. Thus, he had no choice but to bear with it. "Fine, I'll make do with being in second place." His answer caused everyone in the room, including Terence, to burst into laughter.

When Kenneth suddenly walked into the room and witnessed the scene, he was briefly stunned before a sense of warmth filled his heart.

After all, that was all he wanted in life.

"Grandpa." Kenneth strode into the room.

Liam turned around. "Has it ended?"

Kenneth nodded in response.

At that moment, Terence looked at his watch. "All right now, it's getting late. It's about time we go home."

Liam still hadn't had enough, as it was rare to enjoy such a jovial atmosphere. Hence, he suggested at once, "Since it's already so late, why don't you come over to our place? You can then head home tomorrow."

After knowing Liam for so many years, Terence quickly saw through the former.

Before he could say a word, Denise suggested, "Gramps, come along with us. Great-grandpa has renovated a new room for us, and I would love to show it to you." "Oh?"

"Didn't you just say that you will go wherever I wish you to be?"

Um... She's turning my words against me.

"You can't go back on your word to a child!" Liam piled on the pressure.

Furrowing his brows, Terence looked in Natasha's direction.