Spencer walked to the bedside and looked at her, saying in a tense voice, “Eat something.” Thalia scrutinized him. “I thought you've disappeared again!”
He withdrew his gaze and said emotionlessly, “I won't go anywhere before you recover.” She grasped the opportunity and threatened, “You'd better keep your word.”
Spencer remained silent and fed her a spoonful of something. Thalia opened her mouth to eat it.
Just like that, Spencer continued feeding her with great patience.
After several spoonfuls, Thalia suddenly asked, “Why are those people trying to kill you?” “It's nothing serious. You don't have to bother about that,” said Spencer.
Thalia stared at him but did not react much toward his words. “If you refuse to tell me, I will find the truth on my own.”
He stiffened at that and raised his gaze to the person lying in bed. Thalia was also staring at him as she said, “You know that I mean every word I said.”
She was right, and Spencer was aware about that.
Thalia had always been decisive and persistent in getting things done, and no one could stop her once she was determined to do something.
After some consideration, Spencer fixed his gaze on her. The frosty glint in his dark eyes gradually
dimmed as he said, “A few years ago when I traveled in that area, they offered me a huge sum of money to save someone's life. I agreed. But when I arrived there, I found out their boss' son was poisoned for
the evil deeds he committed. The one who poisoned him was begging me not to save him...” Spencer's expression looked troubled at the mention of that.
“What happened next?” Thalia asked. “I didn't save him.”
She looked at him. “Why?”
“The person who begged me took their own life right before my eyes,” Spencer said. There was no extra emotion in his tone, but a hint of pity flashed across his charming face.
Thalia knew the man to a certain extent. He had superb medical skills and strictly followed his heart's desire, whether it was for money or something else. People like him were used to life-and-death situations, so there must be other reasons for him to pity another person.
“It seems that the boss' son had truly done evil things for the victim to threaten you with their life,” said Thalia calmly. “Did you know the person who took their own life?”
Spencer shook his head. “I didn't.”
“You aren't someone who will pity another person for no reason. For you to react like that... there must be other reasons.” Thalia stared straight at him.
Spencer was slightly taken aback, but he remained silent. “Was it a woman?” Thalia raised a brow.
He still remained silent, which was a tacit confirmation to Thalia's speculation.
“I guess I'm right about that. Was she beautiful?” Thalia continued raising her brows, and there was a hint of annoyance in her tone.
“Mhm.” It took Spencer a very long time to finally respond to her question.
Hearing that, Thalia immediately frowned. “Spencer, since you were attracted to her, why didn't you save her?”
“I was not attracted to her,” said Spencer. “Then why did you pity her?”
“She looked like you,” Spencer suddenly said.
Thalia was on the verge of losing her temper, but when she heard Spencer saying that, she was stunned. She stared blankly at him. “W-What did you say?”
Spencer continued explaining, “That guy killed her entire family. Her sisters were all violated before they were killed. She got to survive because she was the prettiest, which was how she got to take her
revenge!”
Thalia blinked in disbelief. “Are you saying you pitied her because she looked like me?” He remained silent, indicating that she was right.
Thalia stared at him. Then, she smiled in relief before saying, “If that's the case, he deserved to die. You did the right thing by not saving his life.”
He stopped saying anything and continued feeding her.
“I will wipe out all of them when there's a chance!” said Thalia angrily, enunciating every word. Spencer was startled for a second staring sharply at her.
“What's wrong? Thalia asked. “You can't do that.”
“Why not?”
“Do you think you can do whatever you want just because you're powerful?” “Of course not. I—”
“I don't care what excuses you have. You can't go,” said Spencer.
Thalia frowned. She was upset at his attitude at first, but on second thought, she uttered, “Fine. I won't go, but you'll have to stay here and watch me all the time. Otherwise, I can't guarantee what will happen when you're away.”
Spencer looked at her and stopped saying anything. Instead, he continued feeding her. The look in Thalia's eyes turned tender when she looked at him again.
After all, it had been a long time since they got to spend time alone like this.
The mere thought of him being in love with her was enough to lift her spirits. To her, nothing else mattered.
Thalia soon grew tired after eating something and staring at him all the time.
“Spencer.”
Alpha Kilian glanced at her and nodded.
Pursing her lips, Nelly pondered for a moment before saying, “Okay. Be safe.”
“Aren't you going to ask me where I'm going to?” asked Alpha Kilian as he quirked his brow. “So, where are you going?”
“Nelly , the order is completely wrong. You should've taken the initiative to ask me first,” commented Alpha Kilian .
“But don't men hate being questioned and controlled?” Nelly countered. “That applies to other men, not me. I like being controlled by you,” said Alpha Kilian .
That put a smile on Nelly 's face. Nodding, she said, “Okay, I'll ask you in the future. Don't you say I'm annoying when I do that.”
“How could I when it's exactly what I want?” With that, Alpha Kilian pulled her into his embrace again and murmured into her ears, “I'll never find you annoying.”
Nelly merely smiled without saying a word.
After remaining in that position for some time, Alpha Kilian finally released her. “I'm going out with Dave to deal with some matters. You should get some rest since it's going to take some time. Don't stay up and wait for me, okay?”
Nelly nodded in response. “All right.”
“One more thing. Remember to finish the supplements,” Alpha Kilian reminded. Nelly could not help but sigh heavily at the mention of that. “Okay.”
“You don't have to bother about other matters. Someone will take care of you on my behalf,” Alpha Kilian added.
In response, Nelly glanced at him with a look of exasperation.
Right then, Alpha Kilian 's phone rang. When he fished it out of his pocket and saw the caller ID, he said, “I've got to go now.”
“Be careful,” reminded Nelly .
“Hmm... Is that all?” asked Alpha Kilian mischievously.
Nelly knitted her brows in confusion. She was not feigning it, for she truly didn't know what else he was waiting for.
Seeing that, Alpha Kilian stepped forward, cupped the back of her head, and gave her a domineering kiss that lasted for more than ten seconds.
Finally, he released her and gazed at her with those pitch-black eyes. “Do you get it now?” “Yup,” Nelly answered with a chuckle.
Only then did Alpha Kilian put on a satisfied smile and walk away.
The smile on Nelly 's face remained even as she watched him leave. She did not return to the house until his figure disappeared from her sight.
Just then, Donna came up and said, “Hehe! I told you. Daddy will definitely nag Nelly .” “Why does Daddy behave like a completely different person?” Ben frowned.
Tony , too, furrowed his brows. “Unbelievable.”
The trio's conversation made Nelly arch her brow. Before she could even say anything, Donna demanded, “There, there. Don't be sore losers and pay up.”
The boys took out some money and stuffed them into Donna 's hand reluctantly. Nodding happily, Donna stuffed the notes into her bag.
Nelly frowned at them in puzzlement. “What were you guys betting on?”
At that, Donna looked up at Nelly and explained, “We made a bet on whether Daddy would remind you to take the supplements.” A satisfied smirk formed on her lips as she spoke.
“Tsk. You three are getting more childish by the day.” With that, Nelly turned around, only to find the housekeeper holding a bowl while staring at her.
She was momentarily stunned, but she feigned ignorance and continued making her way upstairs. Nelly 's actions surprised Donna , who hurriedly ran after her mother. “Nelly , no matter what you say,
you still have to drink it. It's Daddy's instructions.”
“I hear nothing.” Nelly shook her head and walked up the stairs.
“If you don't drink it, I'm going to have to give Daddy a call,” said Donna suddenly.
The girl's words successfully stopped Nelly in her tracks. The latter turned around and eyed the group of children behind her. “Are you threatening me?”
Donna shuddered slightly in fear, but she soon puffed up her chest and said, “I'm not, Nelly . I'm just doing this for your own good. You have no choice but to drink it.”
After scrutinizing the little girl for a while, Nelly nodded. “Well, well. You're getting bolder now, Donna .”
“I'm not alone in this. Tony and Ben are on my side, too.” With that said, Donna turned around expectantly, only to find her brothers standing afar, having no intention of backing her up.
Turning around, Donna glanced at Nelly , who reciprocated the gaze.
As panic rose in Donna 's heart, she peered downstairs and asked, “Tony, Ben, how could you do this?”
To her dismay, Tony merely chuckled and said, “Surely there's no need for all three of us to handle this matter when you can do it alone. After all, only one needs to be punished if Nelly gets angry. It's not worth having all three of us punished.”
“You—”
“I'll handle it next time, Donna ,” offered Ben .
So, they're saying they're not getting involved this time? Donna glared at them and huffed, “You two are horrible!” Nonetheless, her words of reproach had no effect on them.
“You two might not care, but I do. I'll keep watch on Nelly till the end!” With that, Donna shifted her gaze back to Nelly . The former then walked to the housekeeper, took the bowl from her, and approached Nelly , insisting, “Nelly , you have to finish this today.”