As soon as he finished speaking, Thalia looked up at him.
At this moment, Spencer's gaze appeared particularly serious and profound. “What would I do if something happened to you?”
Thalia responded, “At that time, I didn't think about that.”
Spencer went silent.
Seeing him about to get angry, Thalia quickly explained, “No. That's not what I meant. What I meant was, I really didn't think too much at that time... I was truly just worried that Natasha might get hurt.”
“And what about you?” he asked.
“I would be fine,” said Thalia.
“Why not? What if you got hurt?”
“There was no way Holden would ever shoot me!”
“But what if he couldn't hold back?”
Thalia asked, “There can't be that many of what ifs, right?”
Seeing that she still hadn't grasped the seriousness of the situation, Spencer was genuinely getting a bit angry.
But seeing her face of innocence and purity, he felt an indescribable emotion stirring within him.
Taking a deep breath, Spencer looked at her. “Thalia, I hope you can understand one thing. We only live once, there are no second chances. I know you value loyalty and righteousness, but I hope that at any time, you can consider yourself first, and me!”
Thalia looked at him and replied, “Spencer, Natasha is also your friend. If it were you, wouldn't you save her?”
“I would!”
“Exactly. If you can do it, then so can I.”
“I can, but I hope you won't,” said Spencer.
Thalia said, “You're being so unreasonable.”
“Thalia, this isn't the time for me to reason with you. I'm telling you what you must do,” Spencer said to her, emphasizing each word.
Watching his angry and domineering demeanor, Thalia furrowed her brows. “I understand.”
“Can you do it?”
“Not necessarily.”
Spencer was rendered speechless.
Seeing his displeasure, Thalia immediately said, “Spencer, let's not talk about your relationship with Natasha, or the fact that you've been friends for many years. Just based on the fact that she once gave me a blood transfusion and an antidote, and now Kenneth is lying there because of her, I feel that I've done nothing wrong.”
Hearing that, Spencer said, “Thalia, this isn't about whether you're right or wrong. Consider me selfish, but I just want you to be okay. As for what we owe them, I'll take care of it.”
“But I can't bear to let you do it!”
“Thalia! I—”
“Gosh! I know what you're about to say.” Thalia interrupted him, looking at him earnestly. “I understand your intentions, and I know you want me to live well. Rest assured, no matter what, I will be safe. However, you know me. This is just who I am. For those who treat me well, I am willing to risk my life...”
That was indeed the case.
Spencer understood completely.
That was where her sincerity lay and also her weakness.
From the day he first met her, he knew it.
Looking at her, Spencer furrowed his brows. “Can't you be a little selfish for my sake?”
His dark eyes were filled with anticipation.
At this moment, Thalia could feel his love.
She couldn't possibly refuse the person she had loved for so many years.
Looking at him, Thalia smiled. “I can... For you, I can do anything!”
Spencer reached out, pulling her directly into his embrace, holding her tightly.
Thalia was in his arms, a contented smile playing at the corners of her mouth.
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