A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 689

Elysia didn't get home to Future Community until after 10 p.m.

Tarquin had been reluctant to let her go; parting with her felt like leaving a piece of his heart behind. But Elysia hadn't seen her kids in over a day and was missing them terribly.

Besides, she believed that even in a relationship, it wasn't healthy to be glued to each other's side every minute of the day. So, she insisted on going home.

As soon as their car rolled into Future Community, Tarquin's mood visibly darkened, his brows knitting together in displeasure.

The reason? Keith. The very thought of him was enough to sour Tarquin's mood.

Elysia mistakenly thought his unhappiness was due to their imminent separation and tried to console him,

"We'll see each other again tomorrow."

"... Yeah."

Parking in front of building number 10, Tarquin turned to her, his voice suddenly gentle and filled with affection, "Elysia."

froze, her heart skipping a beat at the sound

"What's up?"

her seriously, "Can you wait a moment before going up? I'd like to talk to you about Keith." They had been too caught up in each other since yesterday to bring up Keith, not wanting to ruin the wonderful time they

relationship with Keith, felt a twinge of annoyance but didn't want to start another argument over him.

really don't like

I want to hear your

forthright in

nor dislike Keith. To me, he's just someone I know but don't have a close relationship with. I have no intention

share your secrets

"What do

table, "Yesterday, he told me you share everything with him, even the reason why I can't

shocked, "Keith said

it, almost

Elysia frowned,

out by accident! The last thing I want is for him to know anything about me. I don't like him, we're not

using this information to threaten

he'll keep it a secret. I've been polite to him, not setting clear boundaries partly because of