Chapter 379

Tarquin was at a loss, his feelings a mix of concern and frustration.

"Look, don't freak out. We're in Elijah's hospital room. You passed out from getting all worked up, so I carried you back here. I swear I didn't do anything inappropriate. I just wanted to check your injuries," Tarquin tried to explain, his voice a blend of reassurance and slight impatience.

Elysia, however, wasn't having any of it. She clutched the collar of her hospital gown defensively, eyeing him with a mix of suspicion and downright fear.

Her demeanor was as tense as it had been during the altercation earlier. It was clear she was on edge.

Tarquin couldn't help but feel both heartache and helplessness at her reaction. "I'd never hurt you, you know. You don't have to be on guard around me. How are you feeling? Anything out of sorts? Should I get a doctor to check on you?"

After a brief moment, Elysia's frown deepened as she asked, "Where's Elijah?"

"Outside," Tarquin responded simply.

the covers and rushed out

by a poorly inserted IV needle, Elysia's heart broke. She trembled as she touched his hand, then his face, her

precious

wake up and see me," she whispered internally, her silent cries filling the room

a tissue to wipe her tears, but he was too afraid to upset her further. All he could do was

condition is stable now. He just

Elijah sad. Please, don't cry," he added, his

tears are breaking both Elijah's heart and

Elysia

Tarquin froze, confused.

leave us be for a while? I don't want to

heart. What

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