Natasha also understood that principle all too well.
However, no matter how nonchalant she appeared, only she knew what was truly in her heart.
The hurdle before her also required her to take things one step at a time.
No one could replace, nor could anyone be replaced.
Her eyelashes were adorned with glistening dew.
Spencer's features held an indescribable depth and somberness. He looked at Natasha. “I'm not forcing you, but if you don't take the antidote soon, I'll have to draw your blood again. Your body can't handle it anymore. If this continues, the two of you will end up lying side by side.” As he spoke, he looked sternly at her. “If you'd rather lie here than have a healthy body to take care of Kenneth, I'll still respect your choice.”
Natasha pursed her lips, remaining silent for a long while before finally speaking. “You don't need to provoke me with words. I understand the reasoning.”
Hearing that, Spencer nodded repeatedly. “Though you understand all the principles and are aware of everything, you still manage to make people worry!”
Natasha lifted her cool gaze to look at him.
Spencer simply admitted, “Anthony asked me to inquire about it.” Then he added, “Not just Anthony, but also Benjamin and Denise. Each of them asked me at different times.”
Natasha remained silent.
“Natasha, there are still many people who care about you,” Spencer emphasized as he looked at her.
At that moment, Natasha looked up, her eyes cool and clear. “Don't worry,” she said. “I'm not at the point of seeking death. No matter what happens, I will always choose to live.”
“Then—”
“I will take the antidote,” Natasha said, her gaze fixed on him. “Tonight.”
At that point in the conversation, it would be pointless for Spencer to continue asking questions.
As such, he nodded. “All right, I understand.”
Watching Natasha remain silent, Spencer rose. “Then you should rest well. I'm going out first.”
Natasha remained silent while Spencer left.
As the door closed, Natasha's gaze deepened as she looked at Kenneth's face.
After Spencer left, Anthony just stood outside.
As Spencer came out, Anthony looked up at him.
Even without Anthony saying anything, Spencer knew what the boy wanted to ask.
He looked at him and began to speak. “I've said it.”
Upon hearing that, Anthony looked at him. “And then?”
“Then you were scolded by Nat,” Spencer stated truthfully.
Anthony frowned.
“You know how Nat talks,” Spencer said, looking utterly innocent.
Anthony furrowed his brows, then spoke. “I'm going in to talk to Nat.”
Just as Anthony was about to push the door open, Spencer saw that and immediately grabbed the boy, pulling him back.
“What are you doing?” Anthony asked him.
Spencer looked at him. “I've told her everything, including things I shouldn't have said. Moreover, Nat made it clear to me that she knows what to do. So, let's give her some space now.”
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