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?”

him the whole time. Though I did tell him not to freak you out, he

“Why should I

me, go ask him yourself. See, he’s right there in the café’s private booth. Hasn’t left yet.”

at the café

heel and left.

Tarquin. Instead, she stepped into the elevator and headed up to the seventh

to find

you upset?” Emmett’s voice

sweetheart. I just got worried when you disappeared

it! She knew it had

inside, and make sure they wear their masks, especially Elliot and Evan. We can’t let that wild man

sensing her anxiety, quickly asked,

got this. Just watch the kids for me. I’ll

me if you need anything.”

Elysia headed back down, Blossom ushered the

had mentioned and barged

Lowell, and Keaton were

glared at Tarquin like

it you who took Emmett and grilled me

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255