Chapter 678

Elysia's eyes darted away, avoiding contact. "I told you not to ask. If you keep at it, I'm really going to get mad. Seriously mad!" Tarquin was silent, baffled.

The message she was sending couldn't be clearer; she knew Elijah's mother, knew her well at that!

But why the secrecy?

Could she possibly be...

A thought struck Tarquin, tightening his brows and halting his breath momentarily.

Seconds later, his heart raced uncontrollably, his blood boiling with anticipation.

Gasping, his face taut with shock, he stuttered, "Elysia..."

"Hmm?"

"You..."

Seeing his emotional turmoil, Elysia inquired, "What's wrong?"

bolt of lightning cleaved through the night, followed by the distant rumble of thunder. The rain showed no signs of stopping, only growing fiercer. Swallowing

get you home

uncover the truth himself. Unaware of his thoughts but sensing his heightened agitation, Elysia, clasping his neck, cautiously asked, "Do you believe what

her a meaningful look, nodded, and swiftly changed

dry clothes first. Don't want you

her in a spare blanket stored in the trunk and planted a kiss on her forehead before

rain made driving difficult, and it was past 3 a.m. by the time

drove to Sunshine Community,

arrival, he adjusted the water temperature for Elysia to

you?" she asked,

shower after you," Tarquin

a while. You go first;

watched her intently. "Either you go first,

at his suggestion, turning away to

of clothes here

concerned for her health, urged,

Elysia nodded and retreated to the

his brows

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