Not twins novel (Natasha and Kenneth)
Chapter 976 Do Not Risk Your Life

Listening to his words, Thalia furrowed her brows, "That's one way to put it, but have you considered how Natasha would react if she found out about this?" Spencer furrowed his brows. "At this moment, there isn't much room for thoughts and choices."

"You are not devoid of thoughts and choices. It's just that as men, you replace it easier to understand his thoughts and actions!" Thalia said, emphasizing each word. Spencer listened, without uttering a word.

Undeniably, there was a certain truth to what Thalia had said.

"Let me ask you this. How do you plan to explain it to Natasha if something really happened to Kenneth?" Thalia asked.

Spencer took a deep breath, then replied, "I don't know..."

Since he couldn't answer her question, Thalia said, "No, I must go and tell Natasha!"

Seeing as she was about to leave, Spencer immediately grabbed her from behind, "Don't act rashly, Thalia!"

"I'm not!" Thalia replied, turning around to look at Spencer as she continued, "You all think and act only from Kenneth's perspective. But I am a woman, and I understand a woman's feelings better. If I were Natasha, and the person I loved had an accident trying to save me, but I didn't know about it until he died, and I didn't even get to see him one last time, I would never be able to get over it all my life!"

"But..."

"Spencer, perhaps others may not understand, but you should be able to, right?" Thalia asked, looking at him.

Spencer's lips were tightly pursed, and the look in his eyes darkened. While others probably couldn't understand matters of life and death, but he should be able to understand it better than anyone else after facing such situations so many times.

As such, he shouldn't try to stop her.

After all, he would indeed do something like this himself if her were in that same position.

Seeing that he remained silent, Thalia said, "I must go!" Without waiting for his response, she turned around and got into the car.

As the engine roared to life, Spencer stood beside it, seemingly lost in thought.

Thalia remained silent as she started the car and got ready to leave. Suddenly, Spencer reached out and firmly placed his hand on the steering wheel. Fortunately, Thalia managed to hit the brakes in time.

As if she was expecting him to say something, Thalia's eyebrows furrowed tightly when she turned her head to look at him.

A moment later, Spencer looked at her and asked, "Have you ever considered whether Natasha can take such a shock with her current health condition?"

Thalia's eyelashes fluttered slightly. She indeed had not given much thought about that. However, after putting herself in the Natasha's shoes and thinking from a different perspective, she said, "Natasha's weakness lies in her body, not her spirit. She's not as fragile as you think."

Seeing as Thalia was so determined, Spencer said, "Since you're determined to do this, then I'll go with you." He then patted the car door and continued, "You take the passenger seat; I'll drive!" Although Thalia's mind hadn't quite caught up yet, her body had already instinctively moved to the passenger seat. Seeing this, Spencer got directly into the car.

"Go ahead and take a nap. I'll let you know when we get there!" Saying this, he started the car and drove off.

At that moment, Thalia was in no mood to sleep as her mind was in complete disarray.

However, as she watched Spencer's figure, she leaned back in her seat, her tense body gradually beginning to relax.

"How's your injury?" she suddenly asked.

Spencer was driving with one hand when he heard this. He glanced at his arm and said nonchalantly, "It's nothing; just a minor injury!"

Thalia pursed her lips as her gaze drifted toward the window.

As the scenery outside the car window passed by, Thalia hesitated for a long time before finally saying, "Spencer, if something like last night were to happen again, I hope that you're the one who survives." Upon hearing these words, Spencer's blinked a couple of times and asked, "What do you mean by that?"

Thalia pursed her lips and replied, "What I mean is, no matter what happens, I want you to take care of yourself first before taking care of me!"

Spencer narrowed his eyes, clearly understanding her intentions, yet he deliberately played dumb.

"Your statement is flawed. If I'm not well, I won't be able to protect you!" he said in a low voice.

Thalia's eyebrows furrowed when she heard that. "What I mean is, do not risk your life for my sake!" "Impossible."

"Why is that impossible?" asked Thalia.

"Would you do the same if you were in my shoes?" Spencer retorted.

"I..." Thalia looked at him, unable to utter a word.

As though he had anticipated this all along, Spencer continued, "If you can't do it yourself, what right do you have to demand it from me?"

"Unlike you, I'm a professional in this field. I have far more solutions than you do. Even in the worst conditions, I will replace a way to survive. I won't let anything happen to myself!" she replied, emphasizing each word.

"So, you think I can't protect you?"

"That's not what I meant-"

"Thalia, protecting you is an instinctive thing for me. It's neither an option nor a choice made after weighing pros and cons. Do you understand?" he cut her off.

Thalia looked at him, suddenly falling into silence.

"Also, if I were someone who runs and hides at the first sign of trouble, what would there be about me that's worth your affection?" Spencer retorted.

"I don't mind that-"

"That'd mean you're being foolish!" Spencer said, then took a deep breath as he continued, "If a man can't even stand in front of you in the face of danger, then how is he worthy of your affection?" "Because I know you're not that kind of person!"

"That's who I'd be if I start running!"

Unsure of what to say, Thalia simply looked at him in silence.

At that moment, Spencer reached out and held her hand.

"Thalia, no matter how formidable you are, I will always see you as someone who needs to be protected." As he spoke, Spencer took her hand and gently kissed it.

Those words greatly satisfied Thalia deep down inside.

Suddenly, she leaned in, swiftly kissed him on the lips, then pulled away.

Spencer was slightly taken aback.

Thalia looked at him, "Everything I said makes sense, so, this is your reward!"

Upon hearing a sound in the night, Spencer reached out and touched his lips. Then, a faint smile, almost imperceptible, played at the corners of his mouth.

Thalia sat to one side, a faint smile playing on her lips.

That was when her phone suddenly rang.

Thalia took out her phone, and as she saw the incoming call, the smile on her face gradually faded.

"What's wrong?" Spencer asked.

Thalia looked up at him, "It's a call from Nat."

Spencer's brows furrowed when he heard that. "She must have figured something out. She must still be rational if she thought to call you, though."

"What should I do? Should I just tell her the truth?" Thalia asked.

"Weren't you quite decisive just now?" Spencer retorted.

"I was the one who sought her out before, but now she's the one coming to me. I...I don't know how to start this conversation!" Thalia was extremely troubled. The next thing she knew, Spencer took the phone from her and pressed the answer button.