Chapter 770
Chapter 770 A Stepmother For The Children
Natasha''s eyshes fluttered a moment before she replied without looking up, “No.”
As he stared at her, a solemn look descended upon Keh''s face. He then got up to leave without
another word.
In response, Natasha grabbed his sleeve. “Keh.”
When thetter turned around, his expression couldn''t be any frostier.
Natasha hesitated for a moment before finally admitting, “Yes, I did see him.”
As Keh stared at her, his eyes looked like a bottomless abyss, sending a chill down the spine of
anyone who peered into them.
Natasha took a deep breath. “Keh, the cure isn''t the only one out there.”
The moment he heard those words, Keh immediately knew the conclusion to their discussion.
Just as he turned to leave, Natasha threw herself forward to hug him from behind.
“Listen to me, Keh.” Natasha clung tightly to his back.
Keh''s body trembled slightly as his fists clenched by his sides. His deep voice, tinged with
suppressed emotion, rang out. “I''m not surprised by the choice that you made, but don''t you think
you''re being too cruel to me, Nat?”
“I know,” Natasha murmured from behind him. “You''re not the only one. I''m also being cruel to the
children and Grandpa.”
“In that case, why can''t you be a little more selfish?” Keh asked.
At that moment, Natasha released her grip and circled to his front. As she raised her gaze to look at
him, it was clear that she was trying hard to stay strong. “Keh, you know, better than anyone else,
that I''m not the kind that likes to sacrifice myself for others. In fact, I''m someone who will do anything to
protect myself...”
“Then?” Keh stared intently at her, for he knew that there was no changing her mind.
“But I don''t like to be in the debt of others,” she added.
“Is that the decision you wanted to tell me about?” Keh questioned.
“Thalia came here and got poisoned because of me. On top of that, she helped me in the hospital and
protected the children time and again. After all that she has done, there''s no way I can make the selfish
choice,” Natasha exined.
“Nat, when ites to your life, it''s all right to be a little selfish.”
“If Dave was in Thalia''s position, what would you have done?” Natasha retorted.
Keh was stunned by the sudden question.
“Look, you would have made the same choice as I did,” Natasha added.
“It''s different—”
“No, it''s not,” Natasha interrupted him.
“Dave and I have faced death countless times. Either one of us would have readily sacrificed ourselves
for the other.”
“Are you saying that only your friend is considered true while mine isn''t?” Natasha countered.
“How are you even friends with Thalia?” Keh snapped.
“How are we not?” Natasha threw the question back at him.
“Nat...”
“Thalia and I have known each other for three years now. Even though she doesn''t know my identity, I
have always known hers.”
“Nat...”
“The fact that we have not faced death together doesn''t mean our friendship is less significant
hers clearly.
Slightly shaken by the fact she was angry, Kehforted her, “Nat, that''s not what I meant.”
“I don''t have many friends, Keh, but you''re well aware that once I''ve decided to care about
someone, I''ll never change my decision,” Natasha asserted.
Keh replied indignantly, “Nat, you''re only saying all these to stop me from going over.”
“Even though that''s my objective, those words stille from the bottom of my heart.”
“Are you nning to let me watch you suffer again?” Keh asked, his eyes slightly reddened.
Looking at him, Natasha took a step forward, “Keh, I understand how cruel this is for you. I''m sorry,
but you''ll have to bear with this pain. Just think of it as my vengeance over what you have done to me
in the past, all right?”
“Nat, those are two entirely different matters!”
Natasha leaned closer to assuage his fears with a hug. “I know, Keh. I guarantee that I''ll stay alive
Cognizant that Natasha had made up her mind, Keh knew that his struggles and protests would
only fall on deaf ears.
Standing still awkwardly, he asked, “What are you going to guarantee it with?”
Natasha pressed herself against his chest. “With my honor.”
Keh lowered his eyes. “Nat, your honor is nothingpared to your life.”
Rendered speechless, Natasha looked up at him. “In that case, if I fail to keep my word, you''ll remarry
and get the children to call your new wife ''mommy'' to spite me. How about that?”
Keh couldn''t help but chuckle in amusement. As he averted his gaze, his emotions remained just
asplicated.
“Would that do?” Natasha asked again.
Putting on a serious expression, Keh stared earnestly at Natasha. “If I remarry, the children will
probably tear down the house. On top of that, Grandpa would probably disown me, given his temper!”
Natasha knitted her brows. “You might be right, you know.” She then nced at Keh. “In that case,
you don''t have a choice but to only marry me in this lifetime.”
Keh shot her a look. Despite being affected the worst, she''s still trying hard tofort me.
Subsequently, Keh reached out his hand to pull her into his embrace.
“Nat, do you know that I was filled with the urge to make the selfish choice? I don''t care about falling
out with them as long as I can keep you safe...” Keh mumbled in her ear; his voice couldn''t be any
raspier.
Natasha responded, “But you won''t do that, right? Because you know me very well and my decision
from the very beginning.”
Keh didn''tment as he tighten his hug. This belongs to N?velDrama.Org: ?.
“Keh, as I said before. That cure isn''t the only one out there. Since Boss was intent on having me
help him, there''s definitely a second vial of antidote out there. We still have a chance.”
Her words caused Keh to let go abruptly and re at her. “Are you nning to see Boss again?”
Keh''s anxious expression triggered a smile from Natasha. “Of course not.”
Obviously, Keh wasn''t convinced as he stared intently at her. “Nat, don''t forget what you''ve
promised me.”
“I remember. That''s why we''re doing it together this time!” Natasha dered.
Keh cocked a brow in response. “We?”
Natasha nodded at him. “Boss has a weakness that will be his undoing. The more he can''t get his
hands on something, the greater his desire is for it. Coincidentally, we can take advantage of that fact.”
“Do you already have a n?” Keh asked.