After chatting with Anthony, Spencer went straight back to the room.
However, as he pushed the door open and saw the person inside, he paused slightly.
“How did you end up here?” Spencer asked.
Thalia was sitting on the couch. Seeing him return, she stood up. “It sounds like you're not too pleased to see me. If that's the case, I'll leave.” With that, she walked straight past him.
However, before she could even take two steps, Spencer reached out and grabbed her, pulling her to him.
“You know that's not what I meant,” said Spencer.
Feeling Spencer's embrace from behind, Thalia pouted. “What do you mean by asking me why I'm here then?”
“I went to your room looking for you, but you weren't there. That's why I'm a bit surprised to see you here,” Spencer whispered in her ear.
“Really?” asked Thalia.
Spencer nodded.
Thalia pursed her lips, then murmured softly, “That's more like it.”
At that moment, Spencer let go of her, turning her around. “How are you? Are your injuries getting better?”
“It's just some superficial wounds. Nothing serious at all.”
Spencer looked at her, wanting to say something. However, when the words reached his lips, he still appeared hesitant. He seemed as if he was on the verge of speaking but stopped himself.
“How was your chat with her?” asked Thalia.
In response to that, Spencer took her hand and led her toward the couch. After sitting down, he held her hand. “She understands everything I said. In fact, there was no need for me to say anything.”
Upon hearing that, Thalia furrowed her brows slightly. “In her state, it'll be better if she just has a good cry. It's suffocating watching her like that. I feel sad on her behalf.”
Listening to her words, Spencer smiled helplessly. “If she does that, then she won't be Natasha.”
“If she keeps bottling her emotions up like this, I'm afraid she may end up with some issues,” said Thalia. Then, lowering her voice as if feeling somewhat guilty, she added, “I'm just not very good at comforting people. How great it would be if I could.”
Listening to her voice, Spencer looked at her. “No matter what you want to say or need to say, Natasha understands it all too well.”
“But—”
“No matter what we say or do, we are ultimately outsiders. What she needs now is to find her own way,” said Spencer.
Thalia nodded in agreement.
“She's much stronger than you imagine, so rest assured,” Spencer said.
“Yeah, she really is strong. If it were me, I would have broken down a long time ago.” Thalia didn't hide her true feelings at all.
“Rest assured, I won't let you face such a day.”
Upon hearing that, Thalia grinned at him.
“However...” Spencer looked at her. “What are your plans after this?”
“What do you mean?”
“Do you plan to rejoin the team?” Spencer asked.
Thalia furrowed her brows. “Ever since I left, Kyle knew I've been with Anthony all along, so he didn't assign me any tasks. Originally, I was supposed to take Anthony and the others back after this matter was settled. However, I didn't expect things to turn out this way... Plans can't keep up with changes. Honestly, I don't know what to do next!” Thalia confessed.
Spencer moistened his lips. “Thalia, there's something I need to tell you.”
Seeing his solemn expression, Thalia couldn't help but furrow her brows anxiously. “You're not going to tell me that everything before was a lie and that you want to keep your distance from me now, are you?”
Seeing her so distressed, Spencer quickly took her hand to comfort her. “Of course not.”
“What do you want to say, then?”
Spencer furrowed his brows slightly, and then he spoke. “Here's the thing. Natasha wants to take Kenneth back home, and I want to escort them back.”
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