Chapter 1242

After chatting a bit about the house, Elysia seized the chance to talk to her dad.

"Dad, in a while, I'll need to take the kids on a little trip. I won't be able to bring you and Mom along, but you two can just stay here and wait for us. I'll come back as soon as I'm done, I promise."

Clayton looked up, worried. "Where are you going?"

Elysia decided to be honest. "I want to take the kids back to the mountains for a bit."

"You mean the place where you used to live?"

She nodded. "Yeah. I promised the people there I wouldn't tell anyone about them, so I can't take you and Mom. Plus, you know how Mom's health is-she shouldn't be traveling that far."

Clayton sighed, clearly uneasy. "But... why now? Is something wrong?"

"There's a little something, but don't worry, it's not a personal issue."

"Is it good news? Or is it dangerous?"

all. We'll be safe,

wanted to ask her grandma for help with the antidote research. Even if

of them scattered the second they saw

it really necessary to go?"

again. "Yeah, it

more,

She honestly hadn't figured that part out

were reclusive-they didn't like meeting

as ever. "Look, your mom and I can stay, but Tarquin has to go with you. I'd only feel comfortable if he goes too. I can't let you take the kids

or the grandkids. But what about the journey? What if something happened on the way, before they even got there? The wilderness was full of

and now he couldn't bear the thought of losing her again.

furrowed brow and unyielding expression, Elysia quickly agreed. "Okay, okay, you win. I'll

eavesdropping by the door. He couldn't

...

Meanwhile, at the hospital...

Medical & Pharmaceutical Association's special task force had gathered around, discussing for ages before finally reaching a

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