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

Dave pondered for a moment, then looked at Cosmos and asked, "How is that dataset now?"

"It has already been replaced, reinforced, and secured. Under normal circumstances, it would go unnoticed," Cosmos said.

Dave listened, nodding thoughtfully.

"And there's more!" said Cosmos, picking up the USB drive. "Dave, he also upgraded and applied some changes for us. I just checked, and it's indeed better than what we had before. It's just..." Cosmos looked at Dave, hesitant to continue.

At that moment, Dave's gaze once again fell on the child sleeping on the sofa, and he couldn't help but smile.

"He really is the spitting image of his mom!" Dave murmured.

Cosmos noticed Dave's smile and looked confused. He asked, "Dave, what should we do?"

Dave retracted his gaze and returned his attention to Cosmos, instructing, "Go ahead and use it."

"I admit he's somewhat impressive," Cosmos expressed with concern, "but he's not like one of us at DX Group, and he's just a kid. If he accidentally leaks our confidential data, the consequences would be unimaginable!"

Dave stared at him and asked, "Do you think he will?"

The words were stuck in Cosmos' throat for a moment. Eventually, he answered, "He does seem quite mature..."

"So?"

"I trust that he won't, but what I'm talking about are the rules!" Cosmos emphasized.

"Rules are rigid, but people are flexible," retorted Dave.

"Well..."

"No worries, go ahead and use it."

Cosmos nodded in agreement. Although he hadn't been with DX Group for very long, he had some understanding of the matters between Dave and Kenneth. Plus, considering that Anthony was Kenneth's child, he understood why Dave trusted the child implicitly.

"Alright!" Cosmos nodded, adding, "I'm heading over now."

Dave nodded. "I'll leave this to you for now. I need to head back."

His words reminded Cosmos of something. Cosmos asked, "Dave, now that we know who did it, can our colleagues return to work as usual?”

Nodding, Dave explained,

Cosmos nodded. "I understand."

Later, just make up an excuse to the outside world. Don't say too much. Before we act, I don't want any slip-ups."

Without uttering another word, Dave headed straight toward the couch. Looking at Anthony, who was sound asleep, he gently picked the boy up and placed him on his shoulder, then walked straight out the door.

The car came to a halt in front of a castle, and Dave stepped out, cradling Anthony in his arms.

It was already very late at night.

As soon as Dave walked into the castle, he saw Kenneth in the living room.

As if he had been waiting for them, Kenneth's gaze fell directly on the person in Dave's arms as soon as they entered.

"What's going on?" Kenneth rose to his feet, asking with concern.

Dave looked at him and whispered, "He's just asleep."

Kenneth approached and, seeing that Anthony was unharmed, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. "My son was only with you for one night, and he's already like this?"

Dave smirked and drawled, "What's the matter? Feeling sorry?"

"What do you think?" As he spoke, Kenneth promptly lifted Anthony out of Dave's arms.

Anthony was still sleeping deeply as if he hadn't slept for days and nights. No matter how much he was jostled around, he wouldn't wake up.

As Kenneth carried his son away, Dave said, "He really did me a big favor today. I just don't know why he's so tired. It's also clear to see that he doesn't seem to be in high spirits."

Then, he looked at Kenneth and added, "As a father, try to show more concern when you have the time."

Kenneth narrowed his eyes, his gaze falling on the person in his arms. A smile tugged at the corners of his mouth. "What's the use of worrying? It won't solve the fundamental problem. Understanding will only add to each other's troubles."

Listening to Kenneth's somewhat melancholic words, Dave narrowed his eyes and said, "What you're saying is..."

Kenneth nodded.

Dave was instantly at a loss for words.

"Did he find out himself?"

"I'm not sure how he found out, but Nat had a chat with him today. She essentially laid all the cards on the table."

"What about Benjamin and Denise?" Dave asked.

"They still don't know!" said Kenneth.

Dave nodded before turning his gaze back to Anthony, his eyes filled with a touch of heartache. "Anthony is indeed more mature than other children his age, and he can handle things better. Even under such emotional stress, he still went to the base with me."

Kenneth pressed his lips together, at a loss for words. After a moment, he collected himself and said, "I'll take him back to his room to rest first."

Dave nodded.

Just as Kenneth was about to turn away, Dave seemed to remember something and cautioned, "Kenneth, dealing with Vermillion Base is no longer just your problem." Kenneth narrowed his eyes questioningly.

Dave said, "I'll be waiting for you in the study. Come over later so we can discuss the details!"

Kenneth was certain that something was about to happen that day. He nodded and said, "All right."

With that, Kenneth headed upstairs.

Dave stood still, watching them leave. Once they were out of sight, he turned around and headed straight for the study.

Benjamin was strolling in the corridor outside the children's bedroom when he saw Kenneth walking over with Anthony in his arms.

Benjamin looked them up and down before asking worriedly, "Daddy, what's wrong with Tony?"

Kenneth simply wore a nonchalant expression and said, "It's nothing. He just fell asleep."

"Asleep?" Benjamin expressed his shock. Then, he glanced behind his father. Indeed, Anthony's eyes were tightly shut, appearing to be in a deep, peaceful sleep. "Tony... I've never seen him like this before," Benjamin mused out loud.

"Why aren't you resting yet? What are you wandering around here for?" asked Kenneth. Benjamin shook his head and said, "I'm not sleepy yet, so I decided to take a stroll."

Kenneth glanced at the time and chided him, "You need to rest well to grow."

"I know. I'll go back to my room and sleep right away," Benjamin replied.

Kenneth fell silent and carried Anthony toward his bedroom.

"Daddy." Suddenly, Benjamin called out to him.

Kenneth turned his head to look at him.

Benjamin stared at him intently, and asked, "Daddy, can I ask you something?"

"Sure."

"What exactly is wrong with Nat's health?" Benjamin asked.

The topic caused Kenneth's gaze to dim slightly.

Benjamin did not shift his gaze but instead locked eyes with Kenneth, desperately seeking an answer.

A moment later, Kenneth replied, "It's nothing serious, just some stomach issues."

Benjamin simply didn't believe this excuse.

But since Kenneth responded in such a way, it was clear he had no intention of telling the truth. Benjamin didn't bother to ask any more questions.

He nodded and said, “All right, I understand." After saying this, he smiled and said, "I'm going to rest in my room now. Good night, Daddy." Without waiting for any response, he turned and headed toward his

room.

As the door closed, Kenneth's gaze seemed to darken even more.

Given their intelligence, these matters couldn't be kept secret for long.

Now, even Benjamin had also realized it.

But as a father, even though he believed in their ability to cope with bad news, he still hoped that they could live without worries.

Turning his gaze away, Kenneth carried Anthony and headed toward the latter's room.