Chapter 464

"Absolutely! Should these three kids run into any trouble down the line, the Slater family will take full responsibility. Once I get to the bottom of this, I'll come find you."

"Alright."

Tarquin stood up, satisfied, and noticing Emmett shivering slightly as if afraid, he scooped the little guy into his arms.

"Elliot and Evan, let's head out."

The two boys obediently got up and followed him.

They hadn't gotten far when Donovan's angry bellow echoed from behind,

"You two fools! Are you trying to bring disgrace upon the Slater family? A curse upon our house, a curse upon our house indeed! How could I ever have married such a wretched woman! And to think we'd have a daughter so spiteful and foolish! You're going to be the death of me!"

"

"Live by the sword, die by the sword," Elliot said coolly.

If Donovan hadn't been messing around with a mistress, allowing her to usurp the family's peace, perhaps things wouldn't have come to such a sorry state.

upon our house? The

was unusually compliant, not throwing in any of his usual

you sure today's mess won't reach

and Elliot said in

Elliot being the first

sighed in relief, "Good, I was so worried Mom would find out and get

Tarquin's arms, hugged his neck tighter and couldn't help

bad lady

"Words alone aren't enough; just their accusations against Nola aren't sufficient to prove her guilt without

the bad lady did something

Elliot smirked,

Slater family has taken such a hit, they're in both emotional and financial pain! The important thing is, we got back

Elliot expressed his gratitude, "Thanks for

it, their stand-in

Evan, who was usually the least fond of

owe you one, guess I'll

simply replied with a "you're welcome," then

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