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?"

the distant rumble of thunder. The rain showed no signs of stopping, only growing fiercer. Swallowing hard, Tarquin pushed

get you

himself. Unaware of his thoughts but sensing his heightened agitation, Elysia, clasping his neck, cautiously asked, "Do you

gave her a meaningful look, nodded,

into some dry clothes first. Don't want you catching a

the car, he wrapped her in a spare blanket stored in the trunk and planted a kiss on her forehead before

and it was past 3 a.m. by the time they reached

drove to Sunshine Community, closer to

adjusted the water temperature for Elysia to

she asked,

after you,"

a while.

intently. "Either you go first, or we

to enter the master bedroom, now

a change of clothes here but found

Tarquin, concerned for her health, urged, "Go shower. I'll find something

no choice, Elysia nodded and

furrowed his brows in deep thought. Elysia,

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