Chapter 626

Elysia steadied herself and said, "I didn't expect the kids to be so immature. They saw us getting along lately and jumped to the conclusion that you like me. Kids don't understand the complexities of adult relationships. Don't overthink it, and definitely don't blame them. I've already cleared things up with them, and they..."

"How did you explain it?" Tarquin interrupted her.

"...I told them there's nothing going on between us."

"Nothing going on?"

Elysia instinctively swallowed. They had been intimate and even had a child together; it was hardly 'nothing going on'.

And just a few hours ago, they were kissing in the study...

Elysia felt her cheeks burning, "...I meant 'nothing going on' as in you don't like me. You don't like me, do you?"

She sneaked a glance at Tarquin, her eyes probing.

wanted to hear

bit of her nervousness and shyness.

moment before deciding not to take the risk of being too direct, changing the subject instead, "I didn't overthink it, and I'm not upset with the kids for banding

to confirm his feelings for Elysia, which he could understand. After all, Elysia was their cherished treasure, and they obviously wanted to

wouldn't he give

understand his thoughts

kids tell you?" he asked

kids were honest

her, "Those kids

her about her attitude toward Keith and immediately clarified, "He's their teacher, so of course, I'm going to be decent to him. And even though I haven't spent time with him outside school, Blossom and the kids always mention how

he more handsome than

a quick glance at

Keith were handsome, but in different ways. Tarquin had a cold allure, while Keith's charm

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