Chapter 269

Evan's quick reflexes saved the day once again. Before Tarquin could even catch a glimpse of who was there, Evan had already darted into the little cubicle.

Tarquin, puzzled, turned to Elliot, "Who were you talking to just now?"

Elliot, clutching his small hands, let his deep eyes roll around before calming down and countering, "Did you come here to read me the riot act, Dad?" He knew very well that Evan's antics would not have gone unnoticed by Tarquin.

Before Tarquin could reply, Elliot went on, "What's done is done. I'll stand by my actions and won't drag you into this. If the Bradfords have a bone to pick, they can come at me."

Tarquin looked at him with a complex expression, "I'm not here to reprimand you. Are you hurt?"

Elliot was skeptical. Evan had caused such a mess, and Tarquin wasn't angry?

It seemed he had a soft spot for Elijah.

Elliot answered, "I'm fine."

the bathroom? I was outside the whole time

go, so I

window and then at the clothes on the floor, "Why the need

to Grandpa later. Didn't want to dirty these

pondered for a moment before asking, "When did you prepare the

"Today."

You don't like that

it to me. She thought my clothes were too mature and not lively enough. She wanted me to try a new style. I had this set under my coat,

a suit under

sportswear on

speechless, feeling something was off but couldn't pinpoint what exactly. He decided to

because of me. I had to stand up for her!

Allegra was behind the attempt

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