Chapter 294

"Mommy, don't go."

Elysia was taken aback by the sudden plea. Not wanting to disturb his sleep, she whispered a few soothing words and then curled up beside Elijah's bed for the night.

The next morning.

When she awoke, Elijah was staring at her with his big, bright eyes, a mix of surprise and joy lighting up his face, tinged with a shy blush.

"What's up?" Elysia was intrigued.

Elijah was usually more reserved, and she had never seen this kind of childlike shyness on his face before.

Elysia sat up, "Elijah?"

He sat up too, his voice soft and childlike, "Yeah."

seconds, and just as Elysia was about to speak, Elijah suddenly threw off the covers and got out of bed. He rummaged

from his desk, his favorite vintage wind chime, and various rare gadgets Tarquin had

me?" Elysia

Elijah nodded eagerly.

Elysia was surprised, "Wow!"

to please her, and Elijah was clearly making

But why?

gone out of his way to please her before. Seeing Elysia's surprised face and getting no immediate response, Elijah became visibly

reassured him, "I love whatever you give me, Elijah. Thank

joy crossed Elijah's face as he

night, Elysia ventured, "Were you missing Mommy

as he looked at her, "I've

given her and hugged him close, "They say there's a special bond between mother and child. If you're

heart raced. He wanted to hug Elysia back but was too shy. He thought, Mommy is already here. You

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