Not twins novel (Natasha and Kenneth)
Chapter 258

Chapter 258 Love Involved

Noticing that Anthony was walking toward him, Spencer retracted his gaze and looked at the boy instead.

He saw neither fear nor timidity in the boy's eyes as the latter drew closer.

On the contrary, Anthony was difficult to read, which was something kids his age should not have.

"So, you're Mommy's friend?" the boy asked.

Probably because Spencer had seen the boy before, he was not much surprised by the kid's blatant but confident question.

In fact, it was exactly what he expected from Kenneth and Natasha's child.

"Yes, I am," Spencer answered.

The boy pondered in silence for a while before he continued, "I don't know what your relationship with Thalia is, and neither do I know what happened between you guys, but seeing as you're Mommy's friend, I'll advise you not to go overboard. I'll hold you accountable if anything happens to Thalia," Anthony warned sternly with every word enunciated clearly.

Spencer narrowed his eyes at the boy. "Are you close to her?"

"Yes," Anthony answered without hesitation.

Anthony considered Thalia his friend ever since she helped him at the hospital, so if anything happened to her, Anthony would readily jump in and help. Upon seeing the boy's imposing attitude despite his young age, Spencer admired him even more.

He's very protective, just like Natasha.

"All right. Noted," Spencer finally replied after some time.

Anthony took another glance at him before turning away. He figured he should not say too much since that man was his mother's friend.

"Hold on," Spencer called out suddenly when Anthony was about to leave.

Turning around, Anthony looked at him. "Anything else?"

Taking out a vial of medication, Spencer said, "Here. It's for her."

Looking at the item, Anthony had no intention of receiving it.

"I'm sure she won't go to the hospital. This medication helps with the wound," Spencer added.

Anthony could tell that Spencer and Thalia's relationship was out of the ordinary. He could even see the worry in the man's eyes.

Although it sounded as if Anthony was giving him a severe warning earlier, it was also a test to Spencer.

Hesitating for a while, Anthony finally took the vial from him.

"Don't tell her it's from me," Spencer reminded.

"Why?"

"She won't use it if she knows it's from me. She might even break the vial!" Spencer explained.

"Do you know her that well?" Anthony inquired.

Smiling a bit, Spencer looked at the boy and replied, "Maybe. Give it to her, then. Thanks." With that said, Anthony stared at the staircase for a brief moment and left. Watching the man leave, Anthony frowned.

Although he was still a kid, he could tell that love was involved in this situation.

But Thalia and... him?

A frown stitched on his brows as he took another look at the medication. Feeling helpless, Anthony turned around and went back.

Thalia was drinking when he got back.

As for Benjamin, not only did he not dissuade the woman from drinking, but he also helped her pop the bottles.

Anthony's frown deepened at the sight.

"What are you doing, Benjamin?" he asked, walking in.

"You're back! Thalia's not feeling well, and she wanted a drink, so here I am!" Benjamin replied with a smile.

"You-"

"I asked him to do it. It's not his fault," Thalia interrupted.

Anthony's frown deepened even further as he saw how broken the woman was.

Just then, Benjamin whispered in his ear, "She's feeling down now, so some booze will cheer her up. She'll only want it more if you try to stop her, so we should just let her have her way. We'll just change the alcohol to water when she's drunk."

Hmm, he's right.

"You're full of ideas, huh!" Anthony looked at his brother.

"Eh, not really," Benjamin said, smiling.

"Where were you?" Thalia suddenly asked, looking up at Anthony.

Hearing her, Anthony took the vial out said, "Since I noticed your injury, I went to... get some medication for you!"

Surprised, Thalia glanced at the medication in his hand and fell into a daze.

"What? Is there something wrong with it?" Anthony questioned.

"Nothing," Thalia said, withdrawing her gaze as she continued drinking.

"Do you want me to apply the medication for you?" Anthony volunteered.

"Nah! This is nothing compared to the injuries I get from my missions," Thalia replied with a smile.

"Then "

"I said no!"

"But-"

"One more word and I'll send both of you home. Don't disturb me here!" Thalia complained in annoyance.

"Hey, I didn't say anything, so don't chase me away," Benjamin argued.

Beside him, Anthony rolled his eyes while Thalia pursed her lips and said no more.

Knowing how intractable Thalia could be, Anthony decided to just put the matter aside, so he placed the vial on the table and looked back at her. "Fine. I'll do as you wish. Do you have anything else to say to me?" Anthony asked her.

"What is there to say?" Thalia took some more beer and looked away.

"That man. I've never seen him before. He's Nat's friend."

Thalia was stunned.

"I asked Nat today, and she said that they've known each other for years. What happened today was an accident," Anthony explained.

Thalia's grip tightened around the can.

"I have no idea what went on between the two of you, but in case you want to talk it out, we're all ears," the boy continued.

When Thalia saw that Benjamin was also nodding in agreement beside Anthony, she smiled and responded, "There's nothing much to say. It's all in the past."

"Really? He's the one who gave me that vial," Anthony revealed.

Thalia was astonished. Just as she was about to get on her feet, Anthony spoke again. “He didn't want me to let you know it was from him; he said you would definitely throw it away if you knew." Hearing that, Thalia froze right where she was.

As Spencer predicted, Thalia shook in anger the moment she found out that he was the person who brought the medication.

Benjamin, who had been watching all this while, praised Spencer in his heart. Spot on, man!

"I can tell he knows you very well. He cares for you too," Anthony said.

"Ha! Cares for me, my foot!" Thalia scoffed.

"The way he looked at you is exactly how Daddy looks at Mommy. I am certain about that," Anthony went on.

Thalia looked back at Anthony with doubt in her eyes. "Then you should talk to your daddy properly. If he has the same gaze, then I guess your daddy is not any better, because that man... He only takes me as his sister."

All men are the same!

"Is that what he told you?" Anthony questioned.

"Yeah! He said that with his own mouth. He even said there's someone else he's in love with!" Thalia exclaimed with a smile, taking up the can of beer again.

"Has it ever occurred to you that he said that on purpose?" Anthony asked again.

Hearing his question, Thalia froze.