Chapter 369

Emmett stammered, his words tumbling out in a rush, "Not... not yet, Mom. Just give us a little more time, okay?"

"Alright, honey. Call me when you're all set," Elysia replied with a nod before leaving the room.

Once she was out of earshot, Emmett turned to Evan, his eyes wide with worry. "Evan, have you had any luck reaching Elijah?"

Evan and Emmett had packed their bags, ready to leave today. They had been trying to call Elijah all morning, hoping to tell him about their plan so he could join them.

But after numerous attempts, there was still no answer.

Evan paced the room, clearly agitated. "No luck! How about this - I'll go look for Elijah. You guys go ahead to the train station with Mom. I'll bring Elijah and meet you there later?"

Elliot, who had been listening quietly, shook his head, his brow furrowed in thought. "Right now, Tarquin has only found Mom, not us. If you're spotted trying to find Elijah, Mom will freak out."

what do we do? Leave Elijah behind? No way! He's our brother!

in agreement. "Yeah,

get in touch, Elijah won't come with us. He once said

He'd choose that jerk Tarquin over

"He wants both."

gotta

choice for him. Tarquin's been taking care of Elijah; it's natural he feels loyal to him. But of course, Elijah loves us

now?" Evan asked, frustration

paused before speaking, "Leaving now isn't right

wants to leave, we should just go. As

Mom for years. Now that he's found her, he won't let her go

"No one can stop Mom if she wants to leave! Tarquin better not

Tarquin is just one reason why it's not right for Mom

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