You're Out, Daddy novel (Natasha and Kenneth)

Chapter 939 Dust Settles In The End

After a long while, Spencer finally began to let her go gradually.

Cradling her face, his eyes were filled with love and adoration.

This scene had played out countless times in his mind. Yet, every time he wanted to kiss her, it could only be done under the influence of an extreme impulse.

The atmosphere around Spencer was tense. With his forehead pressed against hers, he uttered, “Thalia, promise me you'll take good care of yourself.”

Upon hearing that, Thalia looked at him with her sparkling eyes and asked softly, “Does this mean you agree to let me go?” ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

“Of course, no. I disagree.”

“In that case, why are you—”

“Does it matter if I disagree? It can't change the current situation, can it?” Spencer asked.

Hearing that, Thalia shook her head and smiled. “No. It can't.”

With a helpless sigh, Spencer said, “So, what else can I do? I can only hope that you'll doing well.”

Thalia looked at him with her sincere gaze. “Don't worry. I will definitely come back safely!”

In the next moment, Spencer pulled her into his embrace.

The tiny one in his arms stirred an endless surge of tenderness and protectiveness within him.

And there was Thalia, clutching his clothes, leaning into his embrace, listening to the powerful thumping of his chest, unable to suppress a smile that crept up to her lips.

“Hey, Spencer...” she murmured.

“Hmm?”

“Do you consider me your girlfriend now?” Thalia asked.

Spencer gently stroked her long hair, a faint smile playing at the corners of his mouth. “If not?”

“Haven't you always treated me like a child?”

“Yes. I wish you would stay by my side, forever as a child...”

Just as Thalia was about to look up, Spencer added, “From now on, always be happy like a child, without any restrictions.”

“I don't want to be a child, though. I want to be a woman who can match you!” Thalia said, looking at him.

Because of their age difference and Spencer's abrupt departure, Thalia grew extremely tired of this so-called age issue. All she wanted was to be someone who could be worthy of him.

However, Spencer kissed the strands of hair on her forehead and said, “Silly girl.”

“Why are you calling me silly?”

Spencer looked at her and answered, “Don't you know? Men generally prefer women younger than themselves!”

Thalia was slightly taken aback when she heard that.

Looking into Spencer's eyes, a glimmer of light began to emerge. She could see the ambiguity in Spencer's gaze. Seeing that, she smiled and asked, “Is that so?”

“Definitely!” Spencer nodded.

Thalia chuckled. “What age do men usually want their girlfriends to be?”

“Your age!”

Thalia seemed quite satisfied with the answer, and once again, she nestled into his arms.

Spencer held her and looked into the distance. His eyes reflected happiness and complexity at the same time.

A moment later, Thalia suddenly realized something. “Wait... I can't possibly stay this age forever... Does that mean you will want someone else in the future?”

An obscure look appeared in Spencer's eyes when he looked at her and heard her innocent questions. “You won't stay this age forever, but you will always be younger than me, so my feelings for you will never change!”

His answer managed to please Thalia.

Upon hearing that, a smile spread across her face. “Really?” she asked innocently.

Spencer nodded.

In the next moment, Thalia tiptoed and planted a sweet kiss on his lips.

“That's your reward.” After the kiss, Thalia looked at him, her eyes sparkling brightly. It was hard to believe that she, at this moment, was a top-notch assassin who ruled the underworld.

Spencer looked at her in response. Even though she was smiling sweetly before him, his eyes still carried a trace of deep worry that he couldn't shake off.

He remained silent, pulling Thalia into his arms once again.

There was nothing that could express his feelings at this moment. He could only make himself feel less anxious by holding her tightly and cherishing her presence at that very moment.

Even though Thalia didn't have much experience in love, her innate sensitivity allowed her to sense Spencer's unease.

Her smile slowly faded as she murmured while in Spencer's arms, “Don't worry. I haven't been idling these years. The puny Vermillion Base can't get the better of me. I promise I'll return safely!”

After a long while, Spencer finally nodded and hummed in response.

The deep, muffled response echoed, stirring a bitter-sweet feeling in Thalia's heart. Are we saying goodbye to each other forever?

Just like that, the couple kept mum and held each other tightly.

At that point, they knew there was nothing they could say to each other that could truly calm their hearts. Only after the events of that night would their hearts truly find peace.

That afternoon, the castle was packed and bustling with noise.

Luke, Mike, and Alexia had all arrived.

In the living room, they were keeping mum and wearing serious expressions on their face.

When Benjamin stepped out of Natasha's room, he saw them downstairs. At that moment, he knew that the operation was about to begin. I've been so busy investigating these past couple of days that I almost forgot all about the operation.

With that thought in mind, he glanced at Anthony's room and squinted. After a moment's hesitation, he decided to head toward Anthony's room.

Standing at the door, Benjamin raised his hand, pausing mid-air, contemplating whether to knock. That was when Denise's voice rang out from behind.

“Ben?”

Benjamin turned around and twitched his mouth slightly when he saw her.

Denise was a sharp-witted girl. When she saw Benjamin standing outside Anthony's room, she smiled teasingly and walked up to him. “What's the matter? Are you planning to make up with Tony?” she teased.

Benjamin feigned indifference. “I'm just here to ask him a few questions, that's all.”

“Oh? Is that so?” Denise asked.

“Besides, what's this about making up? I didn't even have a fight with him!” Benjamin said.

Upon hearing that, Denise smirked. “Well, I wonder who lost their temper that day!”

Benjamin furrowed his brows. “What? Do you like to watch us fight?”

“That's not it!” Denise responded. “I just wanted to tell you Tony isn't in the room!”

“He's not in the room? Where did he go?”

“I just saw him downstairs. I think he's off to find Magus!” Denise said.

“He's looking for Magus?” Benjamin furrowed his brows as if he was pondering something.

At that moment, Denise said, “Ben, haven't you noticed that things are a bit different today? There are so many people here, and that person called Alexia is also here!”

“Did you also feel that way?” Benjamin asked.

“What's there to feel? The situation is right before our eyes!” Denise pouted.

“So? What do you think is going on?” Benjamin asked.

Denise mulled over it and answered, “I think something is going to happen because everyone is acting strange today.”

Denise didn't say it outright, but the meaning of her words was quite clear.

Benjamin's expression suddenly turned serious. If even Denise can feel it, I'm sure that's it!

With that in mind, he took off.

“Where are you going, Ben?”

“I'm going to find Tony!” Benjamin walked away without looking back.

Denise stood behind him and watched his retreating figure with a hint of complex emotions in her eyes.