Chapter 539

Tarquin was taking a drag on his cigarette when he spotted Elysia approaching. Instinctively, he thought about stubbing it out. He knew Elysia hated the smell of smoke.

"Just smoke if it helps you relax," Elysia said. "I don't mind."

Tarquin glanced at her and crushed the cigarette under his shoe anyway.

"Alright, there's a point for Dad," the kids chimed in unison.

in a bad mood?" Tarquin

need to be told, it's written all over

a smoke,

Quitting just like that

gesture of stubbing out

against a large tree, hands in his pockets, while Elysia stood opposite him, arms behind her back, leaning against a smaller tree. They chatted

I can remember, my adoptive parents barely tolerated me. Scolding and physical punishment were the norm. I never knew what it was like to feel parental love. That's why I threw myself into my studies, hoping to change my fate... Unfortunately, life had other plans. I was forced to drop out of college and get married, only to be kicked out by a husband who despised me... But look at me now, I'm happy, right? Life is about making the best of it, happy or not,

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