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."

He's our brother! We can't just leave him

vigorously in agreement. "Yeah, brothers stick

touch, Elijah won't come with us. He once said he wouldn't

He'd choose that jerk Tarquin over us

"He wants both."

gotta

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

what now?" Evan asked, frustration

"Leaving now isn't

If Mom wants to leave, we should just go. As long

for years. Now that he's found her, he

one can stop Mom if she wants to leave! Tarquin better not push me, or he'll regret it. If he makes Mom sad again, I

closed the curtain, "Calm down. Tarquin is just one reason why it's not right for Mom

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