Chapter 85

“But… I still don’t get it. Why does he have that delusion? Is that like, narcissism or something? Mom isn’t even trying to get his attention, and yet he acts like she’s been following him around,” Evan mumbled.

Elliot replied, “It’s kind of narcissism but not exactly. Rich folks tend to overthink things way more than the average Joe.”

“Why’s that?”

“The richer you are, the more danger surrounds you, and the more enemies you have, which makes you super sensitive.”

“How do you know all this?”

Elliot pursed his lips and said, “Because, I happen to be one of those rich people.”

Evan’s lips twitched. “So, are you always paranoid, thinking someone’s out to get you?”

“Not really.”

“Huh?”

“Because I keep a low profile. Other than you and Emmett, no one knows I’m loaded, not even Mom

babe in the So, no one’s out to get me. To the rest of the

woods.”

just s

“…No wonder Mom always says to keep a low profile. There’s wisdom in

that.”

is another way to

be a genius, but she’s a good and honest person. Her advice is solid, and we should listen to

to Mom. So, what’s

her grief. Then we dig into why he won’t grant her a divorce. Once we figure

strong–arm him into divorcing

was still his go–to solution – brute

but it’s not the best move. Don’t forget, Mom hasn’t mentioned the past to us, nor has she told us her real reason for coming back. If we push Tarquin, we

open

throw her back into the media frenzy. It’s

09:47

do we clear up Tarquin’s

furrowed his brow, looking all grown–up, “Let

Meanwhile, next door.

sons were turning

after her shower.

Blossom’s curves.

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