Chapter 621

The moment Tarquin left, the kids immediately rushed to Elysia's room.

Elliot knocked on the door, "Mom, he didn't really mean to take Elijah away. Don't be upset, okay?"

Elijah's expression was serious, "Mom, he can't take me without my say-so. Don't worry."

Emmett started to sob, "Mom, he's gone now. Can you open the door, please?"

Elysia was in her room, tears streaming down her face, feeling utterly wronged. Hearing Emmett cry, she quickly dried her tears, opened the door, and scooped Emmett into her arms to comfort him, "It's okay, Emmett. Don't be scared. No more crying, okay?"

Emmett clung tightly to Elysia's neck, "I don't want Mom to be sad, waa."

"Yeah, Mom's not sad anymore. I was just worried he'd take Elijah away, but now that he said he won't, I'm fine, see?"

on the living room couch and gently wiped away his tears. Evan and Elijah quickly joined them. Elliot ran to the kitchen first to get Elysia a glass of warm water, then sat down and came clean, "Mom, it wasn't Dad's fault he and Keith

the whole ordeal of testing Tarquin's feelings, leaving

were in on it, apologizing together,

for their mom, never anticipating it would upset her. Had

what all this had

come to think

to reveal Tarquin's true feelings, explained, "We noticed he's been really nice to you lately, so we just wanted to be sure if he liked

"Being nice doesn't mean

kids nodded in

have to

line, said something he shouldn't

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