The Marvelous Elijah's Return

What do you want? 

Even though the atmosphere of the Hayes mansion was calm, their expressions as the family sat around the table were anything but peaceful. 

Slowly, Madam Jewel set her glass down, then looked up from her plate at everyone else sitting with her. 

“Iris, honey… It’s been a while since you have stopped by the mansion… I hope your father is not still mad at Josh.” Madam Jewel said calmly. 

“Well,” Iris mumbled, holding back her words. 

“If he is, we can try to explain it to him and make amends. But in all honesty, Josh really didn’t know that Elijah was in a gang and had so many men to his name, you know? It wasn’t like Josh knew what he did for a living… He didn’t know he was a thug.” 

“The thing is,” 

A nervous look crossed Iris’s face as she darted glances around the table and back to her grandmother-in-law, letting out, “My dad is still upset… I tried talking to him, but he wouldn’t listen to anything that has Josh’s name in it.” 

There was a brief pause as Iris remembered how disturbed her father had been lately and mumbled, “He also said I should stay away from Elijah and not meddle in you guys’ family matters anymore because I would be better off if I just minded my own business.” Silent settled among them, and shock covered every one of the faces at the table. The other members of the family glanced at each other, not wanting to believe Mr. Fangio would actually tell his daughter to stay away from Elijah, instead of taking revenge like they thought he would do. 

and now, Fangio… If we don’t handle this mess soon, our family is going to lose great contacts because of that scumbag!’ Dean thought

the hate glowing in her grandson’s eyes, Madam Jewel sighed, feeling her own sense of annoyance rise up. “Iris, my dear… Maybe I should speak with your father then since that is the case, and explain the situation with Elijah to him

Amanda agreed immediately.

plate, causing all of the eyes of the family to turn to her as she suddenly blurted out in frustration, “This is ridiculous!

no one could guess what was happening in her head or what she actually meant by that, so

happened… my father would want to talk about it with you guys or about Elijah, so maybe it’s best we gave him time,” Iris mumbled, breaking the silence that

to avoid saying something they shouldn’t say, while Mrs. Jewel looked like she was on the verge of losing her patience. Suddenly, Butler Gary walked into the dining room with his hands behind his back, bowing before saying, “Excuse me, Madam Jewel, Elijah, and Peach are here, requesting to meet you with a guy named Matt along

reluctantly. “Let them come in,” A dark expression grew on Melina’s face, and even though she felt like Elijah was beneath her standard and worthy of her, she still didn’t want to see him happy with another woman, especially not Peach. “Yes, madam.” Butler Gary replied, before turning around and exiting the room. “What

matching expressions of calmness on their face as they made their way toward the table with Matt, following

their relationship? How much does he know about Elijah?’ Elmer thought, studying Matt, standing by Elijah. It was clear from everyone’s expression that no one wanted them there, and yet, they all sat quietly, waiting for someone to break the silence first. Thinking about her last interaction with Peach two weeks ago and the embarrassment she felt then, Madam Jewel scowled at the sight of the couple, darting her eyes between Peach

could hear her own heartbeat, and she eyed Elijah, feeling bad that he only came because of her and wondering what he was thinking. “I didn’t expect that everyone would be here,” Peach whispered, talking more

to stay longer in such a toxic atmosphere, Peach eyed Elijah and mumbled,” limm, I just came 10.. we came here because my mother thought it would be decent for

give you.” 

going to bite you or whatever,” Madam Jewel interrupted, her voice cold. “So, you guys are free to join us.”

of us to overlook and disregard you when you were married to Melina, but this time around, we will learn from that mistake.’ “Mmm, okay…” Peach mumbled, giving Elijah a sideways glance, before looking away. Slowly, Peach took a deep breath and

Melina stood from her seat and looked Peach in