Chapter 256

Did she never miss Elijah after all these years?

With a soft sigh, Elysia gently kissed the little one's forehead, tucked him in, turned off the bedside lamp, and tiptoed out of the room.

The bathroom light was on, the sound of running water filling the air.

Tarquin was taking a shower.

Elysia pursed her lips, letting out a cold huff before heading to the study.

The study was prepared with a long sofa, blankets, and pillows, all set up during the day.

Elysia closed the door behind her and locked it from the inside.

This was her second visit to the study. The first time was to negotiate with him, to ask him to announce that Elijah was doing better.

But she was so preoccupied with the negotiation that she hadn't really taken in the room.

Now, taking a proper look, she had to admit, the study didn't quite fit his usual style. Instead of reflecting his icy personality, it exuded a warm atmosphere.

many of which seemed

this study previously

shelf

neat, clearly that

more books, she noticed the handwriting belonged to the

her guess that the

be acquainted with you, for life without end. Mountains may lack edges, rivers dry up. Thunder in winter, snow in summer. Only when heaven and earth unite, dare I part

help but read aloud the poem she found on

Elijah's

familiar? I swear I've heard

the name

stopped, followed by the rustling

snapped back to reality, quickly putting the book down and slipping under the

she could hear the bathroom door open

his room, she could

him pulling back the covers, getting

he liked

woman named Elizabeth

Elysia heard him close the book, turn off the lamp,

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