Adorable Kids Asking for Bear Hug novel Chapter 653

The moment Anthony spoke, his father understood his intentions. While walking out the door, Kenneth abruptly uttered, “That's a private matter between two people who're in love with each other. There's no need for unnecessary questions.”

With that, the boy was rendered speechless.

Natasha failed to stop herself from smiling when she heard his answer, as it sounded rather absurd.

In the meantime, Anthony rolled his eyes at Kenneth, not bothering to mask the deep annoyance in his expression. I can't believe he said that just to keep it a secret from us.

Despite that, through that response, he was well aware that the latter would never tell him the truth.

After pondering for some time, Anthony commented, “Well, that's quite wasteful of them. I wonder if Mr. Dave will feel upset over that.”

“It's fine. Dave will ask Spencer to compensate him,” Kenneth said.

“As he should!” The boy nodded in agreement.

Sounding like they were bantering with each other, the father-and-son duo chatted as they left the room.

At the same time, Thalia and Spencer heard every word of their exchange from inside the room.

Even though they knew Kenneth was evading Anthony's question, they still found his words somewhat embarrassing.

Thalia trained her gaze on Spencer and said, “I'm fine now. You should get back to work.”

The worry in the man's dark orbs was evident as he gazed at her and said softly, “I won't leave. I'll stay here with you.”

“You don't have to do that. I truly am fine—”

“Thalia,” Spencer interjected, his eyes filled with complicated emotions. ”Promise me you won't hide like that again, please? I was so worried about you.”

Thalia gazed at him, feeling as though she could drown in his eyes.

“Let me help you. I can't bear the pain for you, but at least I can keep you company,” he added.

For a long time, she gazed at him wordlessly. “Spencer, I'd like to know the reason. Why can't we be together?” she asked in a faint voice.

At once, Spencer went quiet.

“Stop running away from this question every single time it's brought up. Spencer, you know very well that silence isn't the solution!” Thalia enunciated firmly as sadness flashed across her beautiful eyes. The whole time, her gaze never left his face.

He let his eyes roam her body a few times before responding, “Thalia, I'm so much older than you. In fact, I could be your uncle if I were a few more years older. You're still young, so why waste your time on me?”

“Why can't I prefer older men?” she snapped. “Spencer, I don't believe that's the real reason you've been hesitant and conflicted this whole time. If you're being honest, then fine. Let me make it clear that even if you're old enough to be my grandfather, I will still be interested in you. It doesn't bother me, and it won't be an issue between us.”

“But it bothers me!”

“Why? Rich men prefer young and pretty ladies. There is one right before you, so why would it bother you?”

Spencer avoided her gaze. “Well, it just does bother me!”

His insistence stunned Thalia, who gave him the once-over. “Don't tell me that you can't...”

Upon meeting her eyes, he immediately understood what she was referring to. With his brows furrowed together, he chided, “Thalia, what nonsense are you thinking about?”

“What else could it be, then?” Thalia questioned, knitting her brows together. No matter how hard she mulled over it, that was the only possibility she could come up with.

Spencer looked away, saying nothing.

“If that's the real reason, it's fine. I don't mind—”

“Thalia Jacoway!” The man cut her off in frustration. He was almost at his wits' end.

“Tell me the reason, then!”

“I told you—I'm older than you, so I don't want to waste your time,” Spencer replied, pronouncing each and every word clearly.

Thalia merely stared at him and remarked coolly, “That's nothing but an excuse.”

Naturally, he knew it was an excuse and a very poor one at that.