Looking at the worried look on Thalia's face, Nelly said, “I'm all right. Besides, you're aware of it, too, aren't you?”
Thalia blinked and bobbed her head in agreement. “Yeah. It hurts like mad when it acts up, but the feeling will disappear once it's over. Sometimes, we might even feel a little comfortable after that. I wonder if that's an illusion.”
Nelly looked at her. “I guess that's how we respond after experiencing excruciating pain.”
Thalia nodded. “The pain is extremely unbearable. I came over immediately once I heard about it from Spencer.”
Nelly lowered her eyes and grinned. “I'm fine. Don't worry.”
Upon noticing the injury on her arm, Thalia knitted her brows. “It's because of this incident, isn't it?” Nelly glanced at the wound and kept mum.
Thalia responded with a sigh. “When will days like this come to an end...” Nelly cast a look at her. “Isn't Spencer working on the antidote now?”
She had overheard the conversation between Alpha Kilian and Spencer but did not pay much attention to it, as she had been too weak.
“Yes, he is, but we still have no clue if that's really the antidote...” Thalia raised her doubt. Nelly lowered her gaze. “Let's just give him more time.”
Thalia realized Nelly was comforting her. “I'm not worried for myself since I'm alone, and no one will feel sad for me. I'm worried about you because you have a family. You have kids and someone who
loves you very much. I'm not a big fan of Alpha Kilian , but I have to say he takes good care of you and is worthy of your love.”
Nelly narrowed her eyes. “What makes you think no one will feel sad for you? Have you forgotten about Spencer?”
Thalia stared at the ground and murmured, “Spencer and I will never become like you and Alpha Kilian . I'm not sure why I have this feeling, but somehow, there's something between us that keeps us apart.”
After listening to Thalia, Nelly paused for a moment before responding, “Everyone has their unique way of interacting with others. You can't have the same relationship as Alpha Kilian and I do, just as we can't have the same relationship as you all have. This is because my personality and yours are different and so are Alpha Kilian 's and Spencer's. Our distinct personalities naturally lead to different outcomes in our relationships, but that doesn't mean Spencer's love for you is any less.”
Thalia looked up. “He has never expressed his feelings for me except when we're in a life-and-death situation. Have you noticed that? We're more like siblings than anything else.”
“But it's only in life-and-death situations can we truly see a person's sincerity, isn't it?” Nelly asked in return.
“You're not wrong, but I don't want to hear his true feelings only in life-and-death situations. I want us to have a healthy relationship on regular days so that even if our time together is limited, I won't have any regrets,” Thalia muttered.
“I understand where you're coming from. I could tell you're envious of my relationship with Alpha Kilian ,” Nelly said.
Thalia froze before looking up. Nelly responded with a grin. “You're such a narcissist, Nelly ,” Thalia said.
“Alpha Kilian was right. You're truly envious of us!” Nelly nodded, affirming her earlier thought.
“Alpha Kilian said that?” Upon hearing his name, Thalia instantly perked up, looking as though she was ready to fight.
“What's with that reaction? Are you going to beat him up?” Nelly asked. “I might do that since I've beaten people up before!”
“Give him a break. Do you know he always advises Spencer to treat you well?”
“He probably was just trying to make a fool out of me!” Thalia could not imagine he would act with her
best interests in mind.
“Alpha Kilian is not as awful as you think.” Nelly tried defusing the tension.
“Oh, please. Do you not know how people view him? He's not only seen as a womanizer but also as a ruthless man who shows no mercy and will use any means to achieve his goals,” Thalia said clearly.
“Where did you hear these from?” Nelly asked. “These rumors about him are everywhere!”
Nelly arched her brows and went deep in thought. “You don't believe me, do you?” Thalia asked.
Nelly nodded. “Of course I believe you!” “Yet, you still want to date someone like him?”
“I judge people by their actions, not rumors,” Nelly defended Alpha Kilian . “In fact, I know him better than anyone else.”
“Have you forgotten what he did to you in the past?”
“Of course not, but he's making amends now,” Nelly said.
Thalia pursed her lips. “If I were you, I would never forgive someone like him, no matter what excuses they had.”
“I used to think that way, too,” Nelly admitted. “But I can't help being drawn to a man like him. If I catch him doing something funny again, I'll break his legs and tie him to me. That way, I'll be able to
keep an eye on him day and night.”
Thalia glanced at Nelly and stuttered, “D-Do you have to go to that extent...” “Of course!”
“Are you that obsessed with his looks?”