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."

finding

weren't for Elijah, she'd stay as far away

liking. That's

did you get the crazy idea that she likes

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

saying

be the luckiest

"Huh?"

ever looked your way, that'd be your good

resistance towards other women, fearing they might take her place. He had thought Elijah would be opposed to the idea of Elysia

her that much?"

faced him, his expression earnest,

was taken aback, "So much that you'd be okay if she took your mom's

slightly. Tarquin was Elysia's one and only, yet she wasn't his only

her. But if Elysia truly liked him, wanted to be with him, Elliot wouldn't object. Nothing

to be with you, then treat her well. If

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