Chapter 196


    When he saw Kehing 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 wellid


    n 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


    im her for himself by dering 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 borate 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 hardlymented 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 ced 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 p thetter for the shameless way


    she behaved.


    However, after witnessing how Liam and Keh 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.


    Nheless, 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!” Terenceined in a slightly jealous tone.


    Natasha didn''tment, 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 exined.


    “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 orter, 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, Natashaforted 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 furtherment.


    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.


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    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 nce 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 thetter''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 re. “You''re second!”


    Just when Liam was about to retort, it suddenly urred 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


    ce.”


    His answer caused everyone in the room, including Terence, to burst intoughter.


    When Keh 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.” Keh strode into the room.


    Liam turned around. “Has it ended?”


    Keh nodded in response.


    At that moment, Terence looked at his watch. “All right now, it''s gettingte. 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 sote, why don''t youe over to our ce? 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,e 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.