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

Chapter 1036 Getting Adopted

“No problem. I'll wait for your answer,” Kyle said.

“All right, it's getting late. I'm hanging up,” said Anthony.

“Anthony Watson, do you think I'm a fool?” Kyle asked directly.

“What?”

“What are you playing dumb for?” Kyle asked directly. “You still haven't told me about what's going on between you and Shadow Seeker.”

“Oh, you still remember?” Anthony responded teasingly.

“Do you think you're the only one with a good memory?” Kyle retorted.

Anthony looked at him. “It's not that I won't tell you. It's just that even if I do, you won't believe me.”

“It's my business whether I believe it or not. You just need to say your piece,” Kyle said.

“All right.” Anthony nodded. “Shadow Seeker is the closest person to me in this world.”

“Get lost!” Kyle said outright.

“See? I told you, but you wouldn't believe me,” Anthony said helplessly.

Kyle looked at him. “If you're telling the truth, I'll believe you.”

After some thought, Anthony spoke. “Shadow Seeker and I hit it off right away. Besides, she's naturally easy-going and doesn't care about abstract things like rankings. So, she's willing to support me.”

“This statement... does seem somewhat credible,” Kyle said.

Anthony looked quite helpless. Will you look at this? He didn't believe me when I told him the truth, even forcing me to fabricate lies. What can I do?

“How did you make them like you so much, to the point where they're willing to go to great lengths for you?” Kyle asked. “What did you do and say?”

“Do you believe me if I say that I don't need to say or do anything? They would be willing to give in just by seeing me?” Anthony asked.

“What do you think?” Kyle retorted.

Fine. He doesn't believe me. After a moment of thought, Anthony continued, “That's because I care about them when I'm free, greet them, and even tell them I would care for them in their old age. I probably moved them. I guess that's how it happened...”

Anthony fabricated the story without even blinking an eye.

However, the person on the other end of the phone found it believable and was even astounded.

“You even promised to take care of them in their twilight years? Isn't that equivalent to having them adopt you as a son? Anthony, you're something else. You're even willing to abandon your principles for this,” Kyle said.

Hearing his mockery, Anthony raised an eyebrow. “What's the matter? I'm willing to do so. Is there a problem?”

“All right, I see where I lost now. It's my unwillingness to stoop so low. I concede defeat!” Kyle said.

Anthony knew exactly what he meant and responded directly, “You know what, I am indeed their son. Not only would I take care of them in their old age and see them to their end, but there's also nothing I wouldn't do for them. I wouldn't utter a word of refusal.”

“Anthony, if your dad knows about this, he'll likely wake up just to give you a good scolding.”

“He knows about this.”

“He knows?” Kyle was even more shocked. “He agreed as well?”

“Absolutely.”

Listening to that, Kyle felt that matter was getting more and more mysterious. “Is the teaching in your family this open?”

“Your mindset is too narrow,” Anthony replied bluntly.

“You're not just spouting nonsense at me, are you?” Kyle asked.

Anthony laughed. “See? You don't believe me whether I tell the truth or a lie.”

“I can't even tell which of your words are true and which are false now,” Kyle said.

With a smile, Anthony said, “So, your intelligence is limited.”

“Anthony Watson!”

“It's getting late. I need to take care of your health, so I'm not staying up late. That's it. I'm hanging up.” Anthony decisively ended the call without waiting for Kyle to say anything else.

Looking at his phone, he could almost picture Kyle's face on the other end, seething with anger.

But as the thought crossed his mind, a faint smile played at the corners of his mouth.

Regardless, he was content as long as he could reach an understanding with Kyle and chat with him as freely as they used to.

With these thoughts in mind, Anthony took a deep breath.

Looking at the information about those people on the computer, Anthony made some markers and then directly closed the computer.

These past few days, he had hardly slept due to his worries about that matter. Now, he truly needed a good, long sleep.

With that thought, he laid down on the bed, and within a few seconds, he was fast asleep.

The next day.

After a good sleep, Anthony woke up around ten in the morning.

The weather outside was splendid, with clear skies stretching as far as the eye could see. In an instant, his mood improved somewhat.

At that moment, something suddenly came to mind. He glanced at the time, and then, Anthony quickly freshened up, changed his clothes, and went out directly.

Magus and Lina had already packed their things. When they first arrived, they didn't have much either, just a few personal clothing items.

Just as Magus contemplated calling Anthony, there was a knock on the door from outside.

Hearing the noise, he went straight to open the door.

Upon seeing Anthony standing outside, Magus's eyes lit up. “Boss, I was just about to call you.”

Looking at the parcels they had packed on the table inside the house, Anthony asked, “All packed up?”

“Well, we don't have much, just a few clothes. Everything I eat and live on is provided by you all,” Magus said.

Anthony didn't waste any words. He took two thick envelopes from his bag and said, “This is for you.”

Seeing that, Magus asked, “What is this?”

“After you go back, please hire a good caregiver for Lina. Choose a nice place, and don't return to the old one,” Anthony said.

Magus suddenly understood something and immediately shook his head. “I cannot accept this.”

Anthony looked at him.

“You've healed Lina for me, and we've been living and eating here for free. I can't accept any more things from you.” Magus shook his head, resolute in his decision.

Anthony was not the type to bother persuading others. He stepped forward, directly stuffing the money into Magus' hand. “Consider this an advance on your salary. You still need funds to survive when you go back!”

“I'll find a way to handle these.”

“What's the plan? To keep scamming money?” Anthony retorted.

Magus said, “I won't do that.”

“Lina still needs to continue her medication. I'm afraid she doesn't have much time to wait for you to earn money. As I said, this is an advance on your salary, which will be deducted from your future earnings.”

Magus gazed at him, feeling nothing but moved.

Anthony glanced at the person inside, then murmured, “As a man, you can bear the hardship, but don't let down those who have always been with you.”

Those words made Magus feel a sudden tightness in his heart.

Looking at the thick and heavy envelope, Magus pursed his lips. After a long while, he looked up. “Boss, thank you.” Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

“All right. Let's get going while it's still early,” Anthony said. “I've arranged a car for you. It's waiting outside.”

“That won't be necessary, Boss.”

“I'll only take you to the airport.”

Only after hearing that did Magus nod. “All right. Thank you, Boss.”

“Let's go.” Anthony escorted them outside.

Just as he was about to get in the car to leave, Magus suddenly remembered something. “Oh right, Boss. I asked around yesterday about the information you asked me to inquire about, and something strange came up.”

Anthony looked at him. “What's the matter?”