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.

wanted to say something but hesitated and eventually gave

like

care for you is just what friends feel for

breathing was

just don't,

really that bad

you. There are plenty of decent guys

"How could you

"Why can't I?"

mom with three kids, struggling to make ends meet! What's there to like? My

could respond, Elysia

thoughts. It's pointless

he looked at her, his voice

about you is my business. I'm

steer clear of you,

Tarquin's heart sank. "Why?"

you back. If you fell for 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

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