Chapter 170

Before knowing if Elysia could be discharged, Blossom had already given them a heads up.

She prepared them for the possibility that Elysia might not be home tonight.

Blossom’s voice was bubbly over the phone. “Your mom has wrapped up her business, and she’s in such a great mood that she’s planning to hit Happy Mart for some treats. She’s gonna whip up a feast tonight.”

“Wow!”

The three little ones screamed with excitement.

Elysia, phone in hand, couldn’t help but let a smile spread across her face as she listened to her children’s laughter.

Their voices were the sweetest sound in the world.

Keaton and Tanquin caught sight of that smile.

After Elysia finished the discharge process, Tarquin followed her out.

Maybe it was because Elijah was eager for her home–cooked meals, he stuck close to her side.

“That smile of hers is as lovely as a blooming flower,” Keaton remarked from the driver’s seat, genuinely moved.

At that, Tarquin shot him a glare.

not into her! If you’re not,

took

mischievously, “Be a man and admit it,

replied without a

For real?”

‘T’m bored.”

single, both raising kids on your own.

the same

than to wait endlessly for a woman who was nowhere

beautiful, had a great figure, and was Tarquin’s

if s

well–off and ordinary? Tarquin didn’t need a woman’s status to bolster him. After all these years, it was only with Elysia that Tarquin’s interactions had a hint

her than with other women.

why both Keaton and Lowell

was a dark

got together with you, it’d be you who’s reaching. Look at you, not getting any younger, a bachelor past his prime. Stop being choosy. And honestly, I think you’re into Ms. Thome.

interrupted, “Should I get in touch with Jessamine and let her know you’re fanciful about Elysia?”

spreading rumors,

can gossip, why can’t I?”

moment before saying, “Using my sister to threaten

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