Chapter 233

When Tarquin came looking for Elysia, she had just hung up the phone with Callum.

After worrying about Elijah, her concerns had shifted to Winona.

Communicating with Callum about Winona was her only option. First, Callum’s family was well–off and had the means to dig up more information. Second, Winona was his high school sweetheart, and her well–being was of utmost importance to him.

She hadn’t yet shared the news about Winona’s situation with Blossom. Knowing Blossom would only fret alongside Elysia, unable to offer any real help.

Zane was also in the dark. Elysia had a nagging suspicion about him and feared that mentioning anything might tip him off.

The doorbell rang, and Elysia, clad in casual loungewear, emerged from her bedroom. “Who’s there?”

Silence greeted her question.

Outside, Tarquin stood with a scowl, glaring at Lowell, “Speak up!”

Lowell was puzzled. Why was he expected to talk when it was Tarquin who wanted to see Elysia?

Outmatched, Lowell cleared his throat and replied cheerfully, “Ms. Thorne, it’s me, Lowell.”

dropped her guard, opening the door,

upon spotting Tarin behind Lowell. Her brows knitted together,

and her icy reception for

anyone dared to give him such

over, Lowell intervened, “We just wanted to thank you for the meal you prepared for Elijah today and talk a bit

coming, Lowell had made a detour to the mansion to

prized Alaskan king crab and a rare Brittany lobster, both freshly airlifted in

gifts in hand, implying a wish to be welcomed inside, and considering Elijah was involved, Elysia reluctantly let

“Ms. Thorne, I’ll leave you with

Elysia poured him a glass of water with such vigor it seemed more like she intended to splash it in his face than offer

not thirsty!” Tarquin declared, on

half–poured glass on

Tarquin remained silent.

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conservative loungewear, adorned with dainty chrysanthemums and white lace, complemented her demure charm. She appeared gentle and docile, a picture–perfect

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