Meanwhile, Nelly had her eyes fixed on Dave downstairs as he approached and revealed something that resembled a lipstick casing.
“I modified this per your instructions. It's not very powerful, but it works fine for short-range attacks. It's enough for self-defense,” Dave informed softly.
Nelly took the item and fiddled with it before smiling. “A lipstick?”
“Didn't you tell me to choose the least suspicious appearance? I thought about it for a long time and figured this was the most suitable one. Besides, it's reasonable for a woman to carry it out with her, and no one will suspect anything,” Dave explained.
After listening to his explanation, Nelly nodded in agreement. “True.” With that, she uncapped the item.
Seeing that, Dave immediately reminded, “This is the trigger. Turn it and press the button on the back to launch the attack. Make sure you don't injure yourself.”
Nelly nodded, fixing her attention on the modified lipstick as she examined it. “All right. I understand.”
After experimenting with the tiny weapon, Nelly asked, “What if I do this?”
“If you do this, ordinary lipstick will come out. There's only a little, though. It's just for show,” said Dave. Nelly 's lips curled into a smile. “That's creative.” While saying that, she looked up at him. “Thanks.”
Dave hesitated before asking, “Actually, Alpha Kilian can make this, too, though he's not as fast as I am.” Nelly immediately understood what he was trying to say.
“I have my reasons for not getting his help. Don't worry. I'm using this gun for self-defense purposes only.”
All Dave wanted to hear was that.
He knew little about Nelly , but he knew she would not cause too much trouble judging by her character.
“Thanks,” said Nelly .
Dave shook his head. “It's no big deal. If that's all—” Before he could even finish, a figure dashed in from the outside.
Thalia had fled earlier to avoid getting questioned by the children. Yet, she spotted Nelly and Dave talking in the living room as soon as she entered.
Scanning the room, she asked, “What are you guys doing?”
Nelly put the weapon away discreetly before responding coolly, “Nothing. We were just saying hello.”
“Really?”
Instead of explaining the situation, Dave simply glanced at them. “Please carry on chatting. I'll excuse myself first.” With that, he nodded his head in a gentlemanly way and left.
The moment he left, Thalia leaned close to Nelly , so much so that she was pressing against the latter. “What did you two talk about just now?” asked Thalia, with a curious look in her eyes.
Nelly side-eyed Thalia and shook her head. “Nothing.” “Stop pretending. I saw everything,” said Thalia.
“What did you see?”
Sweeping her gaze at Nelly 's back, Thalia raised a brow and questioned, “What were you putting away just now?”
Nelly was speechless.
She actually saw it.
Noting her silence, Thalia narrowed her eyes. “You're feeling guilty, aren't you?” “Is there something I should be guilty about?”
Thalia scrutinized Nelly . “Let me see it then.”
Alas, Nelly simply smiled. “I don't know what you're talking about.” When she finished her words, she marched up the stairs without waiting for a response.
“Wait—” Nelly had already sauntered off before Thalia could say anything.
She knew there was no point in pursuing the matter if Nelly refused to talk about it. Hence, Thalia stood rooted in her spot and frowned at Nelly 's leaving figure from behind. I have my ways of finding out, even if she doesn't tell me.
At that thought, a smirk crept up her lips.
Just as she was thinking about that, she suddenly remembered something and ran up the stairs.
Upon arriving at the laboratory, she pushed the door open and walked in. “Spencer, I realized something.”
At that moment, Spencer was packing some things. The moment he saw Thalia enter, he instinctively put them away.
He then looked up as if nothing had happened and asked, “Why are you here?”
No matter how fast he reacted, Thalia still captured his every move. She stepped forward and eyed him suspiciously. “What did you hide?”
Standing in front of her, Spencer uttered, “Nothing.” “Do you think I'll believe you?”
Spencer said nothing in response.
Right then, Thalia shoved him aside and found the things he was packing. They were the weapons he carried around with him.
Seeing that, Thalia asked, “Why are you packing these for?”
After hearing Spencer's words, Thalia lowered her gaze and murmured, “All right. I thought it was a new idea. I even thought I was being quite smart.”
The corner of Spencer's lip quirked up into a rare smile. “It is indeed an innovative idea.” His words ignited a tiny flicker of hope in Thalia.
Spencer continued, “Initially, Nelly only intended to give you a blood transfusion, but she passed the poison to you. This proves that the poison exists in the blood. However, this also means we can't eradicate the poison without replacing the blood entirely. So it doesn't matter if it's a transfusion or bloodletting; it will only buy you some time before the poison acts up.”
“So you're saying if I agree to bloodlet, I would be able to control the time the poison acts up?” Thalia inquired.
“More or less.”
Thalia held out her arm. “Draw my blood.” Spencer was rendered speechless.
“Draw my blood. With this, I'll be able to follow you no matter where you go,” Thalia said. “It also means that I can protect you.”
Gazing at her slender arm, Spencer reached out and rolled down her sleeve. “If I really took your blood now, I'm afraid you would be too weak to go anywhere,” he murmured.
“I'll be fine. I can stand losing some blood,” Thalia said. “Thalia...”
“Spencer, I know you wish to leave. Please take me with you. I promise not to be reckless.” Thalia stared at him. Although she did not elaborate, the fear in her eyes was apparent. She was afraid of being left behind.
She had finally found him after many years of searching, and she never wanted to be left behind ever again.
Pursing his lips, Spencer eyed her seriously. “Thalia, stay here and wait for me. I'll be back before you know it. I promise I won't leave you behind again.”
“Where are you going?” Thalia asked, still worried.
Spencer was well aware of her temperament. If he did not make it clear, she would definitely try to tail him. Perhaps she would even cause a ruckus. Hence, Spencer decided to be frank. “I'm going to get you your antidote.”
Thalia was dumbfounded upon hearing this. She stared at him in surprise. “Are you going to see Boss?” Spencer nodded in response. “Yes.”
“You can't!” Thalia protested. “Don't go!” “Why not?”
“You've never interacted with Boss before. You don't understand his abilities. Moreover, the people of Midnight fang pack are brutal. It's too dangerous for you to go. I refuse to let you face danger alone,” Thalia cried out.
“Alone? I never said that I was going alone,” Spencer stated. “Aren't you?” Thalia inquired.
“You seemed to have forgotten that there's someone here who's even more severely poisoned than you are. He's even more frantic than I am. Alpha Kilian , Dave, and the entire DX group will be dispatched.”
Although Thalia relaxed a little after hearing this, she was still very tense.
“Thalia, please let me do this for you. Promise me you'll stay here and wait for me. I promise I'll return quickly,” Spencer begged.
Thalia stared into his eyes. She had never seen him so sincere before, though it must be said that she did not dislike this side of him. She had begun to notice that she may occupy a place in his heart after all.
After a moment, she nodded inexplicably. “Okay. I promise.” Spencer flashed her a faint smile.
Thalia stared at his smile. A second later, she suddenly recalled something. “Oh, please remember that they are professionals. They've been in this line of work for many years. If you really encounter them, try to hide if possible. Don't put yourself at risk.”
Spencer laughed upon hearing her words. “If I don't, how will I be able to get your antidote?” “Alpha Kilian will be with you. Leave it to him,” Thalia said.
Spencer gazed at her intently. After a moment, he said, “Don't you want me to fight for your sake?”
Thalia's long lashes trembled as she gaped at him. She had never expected Spencer to utter these words.
Staring at him, she gradually gathered her thoughts and said, “I do, but I also don't.” “Why not?”
Thalia smiled at him. “I'm happy to hear you say that, but I wish for you to live on. That is more important than anything else. So please don't fight for my sake.”
Spencer reached out and caressed her head.
“Please return safely,” Thalia added as she gazed at him.