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

Chapter 867 My Kindness Is Not For Granted

Soon, Miguel returned with food.

After placing it on the table, Miguel was about to wake Benjamin and Denise when Anthony said, “Don't wake them up. Let them sleep. They can eat when they wake up.”

Sleeping was more important to them than eating.

“All right then,” Miguel responded, nodding his head upon hearing that.

So, Miguel opened the food he had bought, took out a portion, placed it directly in front of Anthony, and said, “It's not anything fancy since I couldn't find anything good to eat here. I simply grabbed whatever was available. Master, please bear with it and enjoy.”

“It doesn't matter what I eat. I'm not picky.” Anthony, on the other hand, did not seem to mind. As he said that, he took the portion of food and looked at Magus. The former then extended it before him and said, “Magus, this is for you.”

Magus was momentarily stunned, instinctively glancing at the food.

Nevertheless, Anthony did not react. He proceeded to take another portion, opened it, and began eating.

Miguel, too, picked up a portion and began devouring it, displaying a ravenous appetite.

However, after a while, Magus averted his gaze and continued his work, not touching the food.

Anthony noticed it and looked at him while eating, saying, “You need to eat your fill to have the energy to work. Magus, have something to eat first. No matter how rushed, there's still time for a meal.”

“I'm not used to eating while working,” Magus coldly replied.

Anthony's eyebrows raised slightly upon hearing his words. “Are we bothering you then?”

Magus paused momentarily before answering, “No.”

“All right then.” Anthony nodded and continued eating.

As he was still growing, it was vital for him to eat more. By doing so, it would help him grow faster.

Anthony ate while his gaze was fixed on the computer screen.

At that moment, Miguel leaned over, watching him intently. “Master, what are you... Wait, shouldn't we have found him by now?”

“This person is smart. He's using a satellite phone number. So if we want to find him, we can only wait for his call or for him to turn on his phone. But obviously, the number he uses to make calls is from his spare phone, and he only switches it on when he needs it,” Anthony replied while eating, his gaze still fixed on the computer screen.

Miguel furrowed his brows upon hearing Anthony's words. A second later, he commented, “This person is acting like a spy. Does he really think so many people are after him?”

“Maybe? After all, he's not just an ordinary thief. He's caused harm to more people than we know, and he's more afraid than anyone. That's why he's more cautious.” Anthony chuckled.

Miguel listened and nodded in response. “That's true.”

“So let's wait. He will definitely show up!” Anthony answered, emphasizing each word.

“We can wait, but Lina...” Miguel's words trailed off as he suddenly froze, instinctively raising his eyes to look at Magus.

Yet Magus' hands froze momentarily too. In the next second, his gaze shifted toward them.

“I-I didn't mean anything else,” Miguel explained.

Magus looked sullen, emanating a gloomy aura.

When Anthony saw that, he spoke up, “Lindon is no fool. He won't easily harm Lina until Magus has resolved his matters. After all, he still needs Magus by his side to be a scapegoat!”

“Yes. That makes sense!” Miguel exclaimed as he nodded instantly after hearing that.

Anthony's words indirectly comforted Magus, who then withdrew his gaze. After that, the latter picked up his pace and continued working.

Anthony and Miguel exchanged glances but refrained from saying anything more.

And so, after Miguel finished eating, he watched Magus from the side, feeling extremely bored. The former yawned, and just as he was about to go to sleep, his phone rang. This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.

“It's Dave. I'll go out to take the call,” said Miguel.

Anthony nodded without lifting his head and kept staring at the computer screen.

With that, Miguel walked out with his phone.

And so, time ticked away, minute by minute.

Anthony was not even aware when he drifted off to sleep.

Amid his slumber, a deafening noise jolted him awake.

Anthony woke up in an instant. His eyes darted to where Magus was, but the latter was nowhere to be seen.

He scanned the surroundings only to see Thalia blocking Magus' way. The two of them seemed to be in a standoff.

Anthony immediately walked over when he saw that and asked, “What's going on? What happened?”

Thalia's gaze pierced into Magus, her words laced with conviction. “Magus, I can assure you that if you really take this to find what you're looking for, it will serve no purpose whatsoever. Moreover, I can assure you with unwavering certainty that your ultimate fate will bear no difference from years ago, or perhaps, it will be even more dire!”

“At worst, I'll just be his scapegoat. I can't just keep waiting like this. What if he does something even more despicable?” Magus retorted.

Thalia could not help but snap, “Do you really think that by taking the blame for him, Lina will be safe? If you're not around, he'll become even more reckless. Let me tell you, Magus, if it happens again, you may be able to endure it, but Lina may not! Don't be foolish. By doing this, you'll only harm her!”

“Didn't you promise me that you would take Lina away?” Magus questioned.

“So, will this be your reason to throw your life away? If that's the case, let me clarify. I won't care anymore. Absolutely not!”

“Thalia!” Magus shouted.

“You're already dead, so why should I deal with this mess? Besides, it's not like we're very close or anything. I've always been carefree, so why should I burden myself with dead weight?”

Thalia's words were straightforward, leaving Magus momentarily speechless, unable to offer a rebuttal.

“Magus, I may be kind-hearted, but that doesn't mean I'm obligated to do these things for you. My kindness isn't for granted, so don't think you have me under control. It's useless. When I was killing people, you didn't even know where you were!” Thalia's voice was deliberate and resolute as she spoke.

Magus fell completely silent.

He had indeed intended to rely on Thalia's “kindness” and do so, but now...

At that moment, Anthony, who had been listening nearby, instantly understood what was happening.

Magus wanted to leave, but Thalia caught him and stopped him.

With that thought, Anthony looked at him and said, “Magus, if you really go with Lindon and end up becoming his scapegoat again, do you think Lina will still be alive? His first order of business will undoubtedly be to end her life. We might not even have a chance to save her!”

Magus' gaze turned toward Anthony when he heard what the latter said.

“You should know Diego, right?” Anthony asked.

Magus frowned at the mention of that name. “Do you know him?”

“I went to see him before.”

“Wasn't he caught?”

Anthony nodded. “That's right. But do you know what happened to him?”

“What happened?” Magus furrowed his brows. Ever since his release, he had focused solely on seeking revenge against Lindon and was not well-informed about other matters.

Just as he hesitated, Anthony spoke up, enunciating each word, “After he was caught, Lindon used the same method to deal with his family. The difference is Diego's family was killed outright for resisting.”

Upon hearing that, Magus' eyes widened instantly, his pupils dilating.