Chapter 318
In the bedroom, Elysia was on the verge of a meltdown.
“Just a moment ago, he said I couldn’t see Elijah, and now, out of the blue, he wants to see my kids. What’s he playing at? Does he know about Elliot and Evan? Is he coming to take them away? Does he want to snatch Elliot and Evan from me p>
Blossom, worried about her current state, tried to offer some comfort, “Elysia, just take a breath, alright? Don’t jump to conclusions. Maybe you should just call him and ask what’s going on p>
“Yeah, yeah, you’re right. I should give him a call p>
With shaking hands, Elysia dialed Tarquin’s number. The first call, he hung up. The second call, again, he hung up. On the third try, he completely ignored it.
Elysia’s eyes reddened with frustration. The more he ignored her, the more desperate she felt. It was like her brain had hit a snag, buzzing with no clear direction. Finally, Blossom suggested, “Why don’t you call Lowell? He called earlier; maybe you can get some info from him p>
As soon as Lowell picked up, Elysia rushed in with her questions, “Lowell, why does he want to see my kids p>
Lowell could sense her worry and urgency but couldn’t spill the beans, simply saying, “Don’t panic, Tarquin wouldn’t hurt them. He just wants to ask them a few questions p>
“What questions p>
“I’m not quite sure p>
“Can’t he just call and ask p>
“It’s not that simple. Tarquin insists on seeing them, and tonight, he wants to meet the kids alone, without you p>
Alone?
Elysia’s breath hitched, “No way p>
Elysia felt a lump in her throat, “What does he want with my kids?! They’re mine, why does he get to demand to see them? I won’t allow it! I have a say in this, and I say no p>
Lowell, at a loss for words, just repeated, “Ms. Thorne, believe me, Tarquin just wants to talk to them. He won’t hurt them. And a heads-up, Tarquin’s not the easiest person to deal with. Crossing him won’t do you any favors p>
The call ended with a beep, leaving Elysia listening to the dial tone as tears streamed down her face. She knew she was no match for Tarquin. Lowell was right; if he wanted to see them, it was going to happen, whether she liked it or not.
But what would happen when he saw Elliot and Evan? She couldn’t even bear to think about Tarquin’s reaction!
“Mommy?” Elliot suddenly appeared at the door. Elijah and Emmett followed close behind. Seeing Elysia in tears, all three boys furrowed their brows, especially Elijah, who clenched his fists, feeling a deep ache for his mom.
His newly-found treasure of a mom was now scared to tears, and he was…furious! Stupid dad, he thought, you’re in for a real showdown now!
Elysia, trying to hide her tears, looked at her sons. But seeing Elliot and Elijah’s faces, so similar to Tarquin’s, made her cry even harder. The tears wouldn’t stop. In her emotional turmoil, she didn’t even notice that the ‘Evan’ before her was actually Elijah.
“Mommy, don’t cry. Do you not want Daddy Tarquin to see us p>
With her eyes brimming with tears, Elysia looked at Elliot, “How did you know p>
“I overheard you at the door. Don’t worry, Mommy, I have a plan.” He said, gently wiping away her tears.
Elysia, taken aback, quickly asked, “Elliot, what’s your plan p>