Adorable Kids Asking for Bear Hug novel Chapter 1073

With the conversation having reached this point, what more could Terence say?

Moreover, Thalia had been of such great assistance to their family. There was no way Terence could refuse her at this point.

Despite that, Terence still felt somewhat uneasy. “It's already so late. Is it appropriate to go now? Can't you go during the day?”

Unexpectedly, Anthony still spoke with a calm demeanor. “The distance is quite far. We need to leave early so we can return sooner.”

Listening to this, Terence couldn't really refute anything. After a long while, he nodded. “All right then. Be back soon.”

Upon hearing this, Anthony immediately nodded. “Then, we will take our leave now, Gramps!”

“By the way, does Nat know?” Terence asked.

“She does. I've already told her!” Anthony replied obediently.

With that, Terence had no reason to stop him anymore. “All right, come back soon.”

“Understood.” Anthony nodded, immediately heading outside.

Just as Anthony was about to step out the door, something suddenly occurred to Terence. “How long will you be gone?”

However, by this time, Anthony had already left, seemingly as if he hadn't heard a thing.

Thalia had been closely following Anthony all along until they stepped outside and could no longer see the figure of Terence. Only then did Thalia glance at him. “What's the matter, feeling guilty?”

“Nonsense!” Anthony continued without pausing his steps.

Upon hearing the words, Thalia retorted, “You spout lies so effortlessly, without a hint of embarrassment or guilt. It's hard to tell just how guilty you really are!”

“That simply shows how composed I am. Besides, I didn't want to worry Gramps. It was out of good intentions! Ever heard of a white lie?” he said, glancing at Thalia.

Thalia was lost for words.

Even at this late hour, Anthony didn't forget to give her a “lecture.”

However, Thalia had grown accustomed to it and didn't dwell on it much. Instead, she continued walking forward, speaking as she walked. “Of all the excuses you could have made, why did you have to say you were going to my friend's place? What if something happens? Won't I end up taking the blame?”

“Are you afraid of taking the blame?”

“No sh*t, you little troublemaker. Do you think I could shoulder such a responsibility?” Thalia retorted.

“Forget about Gramps for now. If something were to really happen to me, what do you think Kyle would do? Sometimes, you don't even need to be handed the blame before you voluntarily carry it!”

Thalia uttered, “Are you saying it's wrong of me to protect you?”

Anthony looked at her and gave a faint smile. “So you've finally come to realize it!”

“Is it too late for me to regret now?” Thalia suddenly asked.

Anthony suddenly stopped, looking at her. “We're already in the same boat. Do you think you can just get off?”

Looking at him, Thalia couldn't help but smile. “So, you're aware that you've gotten yourself into a tricky situation?”

“Let's go. It's now or never!” said Anthony.

And so, the two of them stepped outside where a car had been waiting for them. Only after they had settled into the car did they finally feel at ease.

After a long while, Anthony turned to look at Thalia. “But don't worry. Nat knows what's going on, so even if something really happened to me, Nat would explain it to Gramps. Therefore, you won't be blamed!”

Thalia responded, “You can doubt yourself, but you cannot question my abilities. With me around, you won't face a single problem!”

Upon hearing this, Anthony laughed and nodded in agreement. “Indeed. After all, your reputation wasn't gained for nothing!”

“Good that you know that!”

Anthony nodded. “All right, that puts my mind at ease!”

Anthony took off his coat and held it in his arms, not saying another word.

At that moment, Thalia seemed to recall something. She looked at him and asked, “By the way, did you tell Benjamin?”

Anthony nodded. “I sent him a message.”

“He didn't insist on coming along?”

“Do you think we would have been allowed to leave if he had joined us?” Anthony asked.

After some thought, Thalia realized that his family had just experienced a significant upheaval. Moreover, they had just returned home, and now both of them needed to leave again... It indeed seemed a bit unrealistic.

“Indeed, sometimes it's better to act separately than together!” Thalia said.