That night, Thalia paced in her room anxiously, devising an idea on how she should spill the truth to Spencer.
This trip would take at least two days or longer. Hence, before leaving, she had to make sure that the poison wouldn't act up.
She was busy racking her brain to come up with a reasonable explanation for Spencer when someone suddenly knocked on the door.
Glancing at the door, Thalia said, “Come on in!”
Spencer pushed the door open and walked into her room.
Thalia's gaze softened when she saw him. “Oh, you're here. I was about to go find you.”
After entering her room, Spencer couldn't help but remember Natasha's words when he spotted Thalia.
Perhaps she's right. I should try that.
“What's wrong?” Thalia waved her hand in front of Spencer when she noticed him staring at her blankly.
Spencer snapped back to his senses as his lips curled up slightly. “Oh, it's nothing. Do you have something to tell me?”
“Yes, I have something to tell you,” Thalia replied.
Spencer nodded. “Go ahead.”
Pursing her lips, Thalia revealed, “I might need to head out with Anthony for at least two days or longer. before I leave, I need you to help me...” She trailed off and stretched her slender arm out.
Spencer lowered his gaze to look at her fair arm. He then looked back up at her and asked, “Where are you going? What is the purpose of your trip?”
“I'm helping Anthony find someone in the neighboring country. It isn't far away,” Thalia explained.
Hearing that, Spencer furrowed his brows.
“What is it? Is there anything wrong?” Thalia raised a brow.
Spencer's lips thinned. “No, you can't go. It's too dangerous!”
Thalia assured him, “We just want to find someone. It won't be that dangerous.”
“Did you forget what happened previously?” Spencer demanded. “What will you do if you run into an enemy again?”
Thalia chuckled aloud. “That was your enemy, not mine. Besides, those I met when I was carrying out missions were already dead!” she announced confidently.
Spencer lowered his gaze. “Anyway, you can't leave!”
“Why not?” Thalia questioned.
“You might not have enemies, but what about Anthony and the others? They might have enemies!”
“They are too young to have enemies. Even if they do, their enemies don't even know their true identities,” Thalia protested.
“Even so, what if you offend some locals? It's still too dangerous, so you can't go,” Spencer insisted.
Thalia was strangely calm. She regarded him and asked, “If you put it that way, are you saying that I should leave Darknetz?”
Spencer narrowed his gaze.
Thalia tilted her head askew and gave him a look. “Are you prepared to provide for me? If the answer is yes, I might consider leaving Darknetz.”
To her surprise, Spencer responded, “You don't need to worry about anything. Just leave the organization as I am more than capable to support you financially.”
In the past, Spencer would definitely change the topic or avoid the question, so Thalia had no idea he would answer her question directly.
Refusing to believe what she just heard, she stuttered in shock, “W-What did you just say?”
Spencer met her gaze calmly. “I have some savings, so I should be able to provide for you financially.”
This time, Thalia heard his words loud and clear.
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