Chapter 110

Elysia’s lips twitched at Keaton’s assertion.

“I’m one of the good guys,” he had said.

Who talks like that? The good guys certainly don’t announce themselves in such a manner. If anything, it made him seem less trustworthy.

Elysia wasn’t interested in prolonging the conversation. “Is that bit of drama from earlier all sorted then? Anything else you need?”

If not, it was time to say goodbye, and not the see–you–later kind.

“Yeah, there’s one more thing.”

“Go on.”

“Look, that whole charade was just Elijah’s father pulling your leg. No one’s snatching kids. Don’t be scared, and don’t overthink it. Definitely no need to call the cops.”

Elysia’s eyes widened in confusion. “What do you mean?”

“It’s exactly as I said. Elijah’s father was the one who took the kid. He was just messing with you.”

Her breathing grew erratic. “How do you know that?”

time. Though I did tell him not to freak you out, he didn’t listen.”

should I

ask him

the café

heel and left.

stepped into the elevator and headed up to

to find

Emmett’s

when you disappeared

anger, Elysia knew it! She knew it had something to do with

floor, she handed Emmett over to Blossom and whispered, “Take the kids inside, and make sure they wear their masks, especially Elliot and Evan. We can’t let that wild man spot them. He’s lurking around the mall. I’ve got to confront him, but I’ll

quickly asked, “Is everything

nothing. I’ve got this. Just watch the kids

if you need

Elysia headed back down, Blossom ushered the kids

for the café Keaton had

and Keaton were all

glared at

and

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