Chapter 232


    Benjamin and Anthony did not refute for they knew what their sister pointed out was true, yet when


    they saw how conflicted Denise was, they decided to drop the matter.


    “All right,” Anthony said, “let''s not think about this for now. Regardless of what the oue is, we


    should all understand that our motive for joining this training is not for ourselves, but for the whole


    family. If you really don''t want to leave Daddy and Mommy, you can definitely stay with them. I''m


    sure they will be able to protect you too.”


    Benjamin nodded in agreement as he added, “Exactly. You can always be our little princess at


    home. Anthony and I will train and be powerful so we can protect you in the future. We''ll take


    down all the bullies that


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    cross your path!”


    Denise felt a deep pang of sorrow as she listened to her brother because they were talking as if


    they were about to part. The truth was, the triplets had never lived apart from each another their


    entire lives, so it ached Denise''s heart hearing them speak, yet she was not someone who showed


    her vulnerability, so she looked them right in the eye, pursing her lips.


    “I''m not staying at home. I want to be strong too. I want to protect you all and Nat as well,” she


    uttered and took a deep breath. “I''ll give this some thought and let you guys know my decision soon.


    It''ste, so I''ll turn in first.”


    Then, she said no more and went into her room, leaving her brothers behind.


    The two knew that Denise was not someone who liked to be seen as emotional.


    She must have agonized over the decision and felt touched by what her brothers said, but she did


    not want them to know how she felt.


    “Well... she might seem indifferent at times, but when ites to making critical decisions, you''ll


    realize she’s someone who truly cherishes rtionships, so I guess we can only give her some time


    until she decides,” Benjamin noted.


    “I agree. All right. We should go rest as well. Goodnight,” Anthony said.


    Pensively, the two brothers went back to their respective rooms.


    Back in her room, Denise was caught in a painful dilemma.


    Disappointment clouded her eyes as she sat on her bed, dejected. After some time, she looked at


    her favorite teddy bear and pulled it into her arms, mumbling, “Elisa... What do you think I should


    do? I''ve never stayed alone without my brothers and Mommy. Now that we''re finally united with


    Daddy, I just want to stay with them, but I also know that I have to be independent and strong to


    safeguard all the good things I have in life because unexpected things happen all the time.”


    The girl looked at the doll that wore a smiley face and sighed. She fell into her bed with the bear still


    in her embrace.


    “Can''t life just be simple and straightforward? Why do we have to make so many decisions, huh?”


    When morning broke the next day, Natasha was still sleeping when she was awakened by the


    noises outside.


    Since she had had a good rest, and she had to go to work, Natasha got out of bed instead of


    sleeping in, yet the moment she opened the door, she was greeted by the sight of Keh,


    Terence, and the children in the dining area.


    They were already having breakfast around the table.


    “This tastes delicious,” Denise said.


    “Have more, then,” Keh urged with a smile.


    “Thanks, Mr. Handsome!” the girl eximed.


    “Have a bite of this, Old Mr. Watson. It tastes really good. I heard the recipe has been passed down


    through many generations,” Keh said.


    Although Terence looked disinterested, he still nodded, saying,


    “I''ll help myself.”


    Keh nodded back.


    What is going on?


    Natasha frowned as she walked out of her room.


    Just as she was about to speak, Benjamin called out to her. “You''re up, Nat! Join us for breakfast!”


    Everyone looked up at her the moment they heard Benjamin. Among the lot, Keh looked


    particrly excited as his eyes lit up in sparkles.


    “What are you doing here?” Natasha asked Keh.


    “I''m here to send breakfast, of course,” he replied in good spirit.


    When Natasha was seated at the table,


    Anthony passed her a bowl of oatmeal, and she started eating. “So, you''re a food delivery guy


    now?” she asked as she had breakfast.


    “I''ll dly be one for the rest of my life if that''s what you want!”


    Natasha was speechless.


    As for Terence, he cleared his throat and got ready to excuse himself. “I''m done with breakfast. You


    guys enjoy.” Speaking, he got up and headed for the door.


    “You''re done, Gramps?” Anthony asked, looking at him.


    “Yeah. I need to go to the market to get some groceries. We''re running out of food in the fridge


    already,” he answered without looking back as he wore his shoes and pushed the door open.


    “Wait! I''ll go with you!” Anthony shouted, winking at Benjamin, who was relishing himself a hearty


    breakfast.


    When he saw Anthony''s gesture, a frown curved on his brows.


    “Come on!” Anthony repeated.


    “I...” Benjamin''s gaze swept across Keh and Natasha and he stopped objecting. Ah. I see.


    “All right. I''ming with you,” he said as he finished up thest bite and joined Terence and his


    brother.


    The old man could not understand why they wanted to tag along, but since the children wanted to


    follow, he felt d that he hadpany.


    “Let''s go,” he said with a smile as they went out.


    “Get me some jello, guys!” Denise shouted in the house.


    “Okay!”


    The door closed behind them, leaving behind the couple and Denise.


    The girl knew just what she had to do, so after finishing breakfast, she wiped her mouth clean and


    said with a smile, “Nat, Sharon ising to pick me up soon, so I''ll go get ready and change. You


    guys enjoy breakfast.”


    “Sharon is picking her up? Where to?” Keh inquired with a confused look as he watched the girl


    walk off.


    “It seems like the director wants to meet her. I thought we talked about itst time?” Natasha asked.


    “So, she''s bringing Denise to the film crew...” Keh muttered, puzzled.


    “Why? Are you afraid that your ex'' would kidnap your daughter?” Natasha teased, raising her


    brows.


    “I swear she doesn''t have the gut to do that! Also, she''s not my ex,” he corrected.


    If Sharon had not exined everything to Natasha the other day, thetter would have definitely


    taken what Keh just said as a lie. Since Natasha already knew what happened between the two


    of them, she simply blinked her eyes at him without saying anything.


    After breakfast, Natasha went back to her room to get ready for work.


    She showered; put on some makeup; and changed.


    When she went out again, the dining table was already squeaky clean.


    “Did you clean up?” she asked in surprise as she looked at the man who just finished making a call.


    “Yeah. Is there a problem with that?” he asked, cocking his head at her with his brows raised.


    “No. It''s all good,” Natasha replied. Despite how indifferent her answer sounded, she still felt surreal


    that a man like Keh would actually send breakfast himself and even clean up the table after a


    meal.


    What he didpletely changed her perception of that man.


    Her thoughts did not go unnoticed by Keh. His towering figure neared her, and the man looked


    into her eyes. “Why? Have you finally understood that I''m quite a good catch?”


    Natasha looked up at him with a faint smile. “I think your definition of a ''good man'' is a little too


    loose. Don''t you think so?"


    “Really? Then tell me about your definition of a ''good man'',” he asked in a gravelly and sexy voice,


    ending his question in a rising intonation.


    Natasha did not answer but blinked her eyes until Keh''s lips parted.