Chapter 600

"Okay, look, there's something I've got to get off my chest. I care about you, sure, because I think you're a decent person, and you've been good to Elijah. But that doesn't mean I like you romantically. At most, we're friends."

Upon hearing this, Tarquin's brief moment of good spirits evaporated instantly.

Frowning, he looked at her. "Friends?"

"Yeah, I mean, we've had our ups and downs in the past, but that's water under the bridge now. If you're open to it, we can totally be friends."

Tarquin's face darkened. "I don't want to."

Elysia was taken aback. "You don't?"

His expression was grim, his tone firm. "No, I don't."

Elysia pouted. "Fine by me! I'm not exactly dying to be your friend either!"

Hmph, look at him being all high and mighty!

Better off not being friends. That way, when she takes Elijah and leaves, she won't feel sorry for him.

her all huffy, wanted to say something but hesitated

not like me?"

you is just what friends feel for each other,

was

don't,

that bad

like you. There are plenty of decent guys out there.

could you

"Why can't I?"

to make ends meet! What's there to like? My

could respond, Elysia

such unrealistic thoughts. It's pointless and

a tightness in his chest as he looked at her,

about you is my business. I'm

hesitate. "I'd steer clear of you,

Tarquin's heart sank. "Why?"

me, it would be nothing but trouble. You'd probably end up bothering me without realizing it, and I'd find it annoying. I'd avoid you. Think about

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