Chapter 197
Tarquin had sparked up a cigarette, his only solace against the chilly breeze that swept through the yard. But no sooner had he taken a drag than the wind changed course, sending the smoke billowing straight into Elysia’s face.
She coughed violently, her delicate features reddening with each sharp intake.
Tarquin’s brow furrowed in concern, but Elysia just waved him off. “Don’t mind me. If it helps you relax, go ahead.”
Still, Tarquin hesitated for a brief moment before crushing the cigarette under his heel.
Elysia couldn’t help but sneak another glance at him, noticing a softness in his demeanor that was uncharacteristic of the man she knew. Her pulse quickened as she recalled the words Keaton had said over the phone just before her arrival at the hospital, making her all the more anxious.
Breaking the silence, Tarquin spoke, “I owe you one for today, for helping Elijah.”
“It was nothing!”
“What do you want in return?”
“I don’t want anything.”
“Come on, you’ve earned a favor. I’ll see it done whatever you ask.”
Elysia blurted out, “That won’t be necessary!”
“Oh?”
not think much of me, and the feeling is mutual.
more… personal form of gratitude. But Elysia wouldn’t entertain the thought of being with that someone, not even for a second. She wanted to
angle at all. His eyes narrowed slightly as he asked, “Are you suggesting that I should offer myself to you?”
at all! Don’t twist my words. Or
“Me? Never.”
could ask for anything. Doesn’t that mean you were expecting me to bring it up?”
a loss for
being naive or was there a hidden meaning behind
anyone. “My heart belongs to Elijah’s mother. There’s no chance of me being with another
“That’s a relief!”
“But since you saved Elijah, I am willing to grant
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favor but that‘
save him for a
a divorce from Tarquin, but Tarin didn’t know Tarquin. And though she was
to ask
been her own
her for a moment, then said, “Fine, consider it a debt I owe you. If you ever need anything come to me
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