Chapter 34

Tarquin quickly positioned himself in front of the door, blocking the only exit.

Elijah, realizing he was trapped, grew even more irate. He began to hurl objects around the room with reckless abandon.

The decorative knick–knacks, the comforter, and pillows from the bed, the alarm clock from the nightstand, clothes from the wardrobe… even the bowl of spaghetti Tarquin had just brought in.

Anything that could be thrown was thrown; anything that could be smashed was smashed.

Unsatisfied with the destruction, he grabbed a fork from the floor and jabbed it towards his own wrist.

Tarquin was terrified and lunged to embrace him. “Elijah!”

Elijah fought back wildly, desperate to break free. When he couldn’t, he began to scream, “Ahh! Ahh! Ahh…”

Each cry was angrier than the last. His whole body trembled, teeth grinding audibly. After a fierce struggle, Elijah suddenly fainted.

Tarquin’s pupils dilated in panic. “Elijah!”

He scooped up Elijah and rushed downstairs.

Heath was startled. “Sir, what’s happened to the young

car ready,

master?”

the hospital, Elijah’s condition finally stabilized.

“He’s okay now. Thank goodness you got

time.”

his heart aching with worry. Benjamin spoke up, “Elijah’s condition is getting worse. We can’t go on like this, Tarquin. Are you sure you don’t want to let Ms. Thorne

lost in thought for a moment before replying, “Let’s wait a little longer.

it. Elijah was his life, and he wouldn’t allow anyone potentially dangerous to get close. There were too many red

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couldn’t just trust her.

further, simply nodding in resignation. “By the way, Nola’s also in the hospital, injured her hand and leg. pretty badly. Broke her leg,

furrowed. “What

is she got

his sentence, Tarquin’s phone rang. It was Nola calling.

Elijah’s been brought to the hospital. What’s wrong? Is it serious? Did he have another episode? I’m here, too. I want to see him, but the doctors won’t let me leave my bed. I’m so

Tarquin felt annoyed but managed to keep his temper in

to come over. Just focus on healing.”

Can you come

crossed Tarquin’s eyes, but he agreed,

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