Chapter 266

As they trekked up the hill, Tarquin, in a bid to break the silence, initiated a conversation.

"What did you tell her?"

"It's a secret."

Tarquin pursed his lips, deciding not to pry further and switched topics, "Elijah, were you mad at Dad this morning?"

Elliot knew exactly what he was referring to and admitted openly, "You were rude to her, and I didn't like it."

"Elysia? Because I glared at her?"

"Yeah, I won't allow you to glare at her, to give her the cold shoulder! She's nice to me, so of course, I'll be nice to her too. She looks out for me, so I'll protect her. Besides, women are often at a disadvantage, and she's both innocent and kind. She deserves to be treated well."

Tarquin fell silent for a few seconds before asking, "What if she has feelings for Dad?"

"Huh? She has feelings for you?"

"She likes me."

laughed outright, finding the idea

like him. If it weren't for Elijah, she'd stay as far away from him

liking.

the crazy idea that

was so apparent. He hadn't seen his son laugh in a long time,

just saying

you'd be the

"Huh?"

looked your way, that'd

resistance towards other women, fearing they might

much?" Tarquin couldn't

his expression

you'd be okay if she took

frowned slightly. Tarquin was Elysia's one and only, yet

But if Elysia truly liked him, wanted to be with him, Elliot wouldn't

you, then treat her well. If you make her unhappy, I'll be the first to

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