Chapter 168

Elysia frowned

1 didn’t know him before I’ve only met him recently: his name is Tarin. But I’m not looking for him–I need to find Tarquin,”

Keaton was silent for a moment

Tann, huh

Bold of him to claim, and of her to believe

Clearly. Tarquin was hiding his true identity, but Keaton didn’t want to burst that bubble just yet. Instead, he asked, “What do you want with Tarquin?

lose it

“It’s personal, I’d mother not disclose it.”

She had thought about coming clean to Keaton, maybe even enlisting his help to find Tarquin and get a divorce, but after giving it some serious thought, she decided it wasn’t wise

her to keep quiet. She couldn’t tell anyone.

with Tarquin, she was confident she could persuade him to sign those

keep it in mind. I’ll

“Thanks in advance.”

favor to ask you too. Elijah’s been hankering for more of those pastry you made.

Elysia paused. “Elijah?”

He’s had it rough. with a mother who doesn’t care about anything but herself. It’s rare for him to ask for anything, so when he does, it means a lot. He’s never asked for anything before, so could you possibly help out? I know it’s tacky to

“I’m not so greedy as to kick a man when he’s down and

‘Down and out?”

he’s bankrupt now. I’m not doing this for the money; it’s just

phone rang. It was Blossom

something for Elijah and get in touch once it’s

Keaton nodded.

keep

for your help.”

a squint and a smile. As soon as Keaton stepped out, he

before Tarquin could argue and quickly

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