Chapter 223

Chapter 223

Tarquin was buried in paperwork, not even bothering to lift his head. “Mhm.”

Lowell’s lips twitched slightly. “You know, you haven’t spent the evening with Elijah in ages.”

“Is there anything wrong with Elijah?” Tarquin finally looked up, his expression serious.

Lowell hurriedly said, “Nothing’s wrong with Elijah. I just meant… don’t you think he might be getting a bit upset, you not being home and all?”

Tarquin went back to his documents. “He won’t be

Lowell rubbed his temple. “Tarquin, let’s just take a break, yeah? You keep pushing like this, I’m worried you’ll run yourself into the ground”

Tarquin looked up at Lowell, clearly annoyed. “Whoever can’t hack it can take a hike! No one’s forcing them to work overtime! Everyone, out! But I want these reports on my desk before work tomorrow. I need to review them.”

Lowell left the CEO’s office looking defeated and was immediately swarmed by his colleagues.

still at it

just shrugged. “Yep.”

groans all around.

asked mournfully, “What’s gotten into the boss? Did someone tick him off? Can’t we just… I don’t know,

crack a smile, I swear

“Sometimes, it takes more than

of Elysia. But Elysia’s hostility towards Tarquin was so palpable, she saw him

Elysia would reach out to him. Not to mention

Tarquin making the first move? With the way he was, prideful and aloof, that was out of the question. After reaching out only to get rebuffed harshly by

their own good meant the

about Elysia to

a mission to cook Elysia’s favorite comfort foods around the

tried every trick in the book to bring a

one, simply stayed by her side, offering silent support. Elysia could always count on

mix of heartache and reassurance.

the afternoon. Thirsty, Mom?”

sit up, propping a

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