Chapter 580
Evan’s frown deepened, showing his reluctance, but Elliot nodded, “Got it p>
The Bradford family was tangled up in something sinister, involving their grandmother’s ashes and the killer who took out both their grandparents. Elliot knew better than to mess with the Bradford family too hastily, to avoid throwing a wrench in Tarquin’s carefully laid plans and accidentally making things worse.
“Alright, let’s shake it off. When we see Elysia at the hospital, just say I’m the one who brought you guys. Don’t slip up p>
Elliot and Evan: p>
They had just arrived at the hospital when Lowell called.
Tarquin stepped aside to take the call, leaving the kids to find Elysia.
Lowell mentioned that one of Gideon’s trusted associates had decided to ditch his 20% share in favor of staying alive and confessing to the authorities.
Tarquin made Lowell promise to take care of his family.
After discussing the aftermath for a while longer, Tarquin hung up and went to look for Elysia.
At that moment, Elysia was alone in the hospital room, not noticing Elliot, Evan, or Emmett’s absence as she busied herself making the bed where the three little ones had slept the night before.
Tarquin leaned against the doorway, hands in his pockets, watching her move. She seemed to cast a spell over him; seeing her stirred a comforting flutter in his heart, smoothing over all his worries.
His heart felt like it was wrapped in warmth, touched by the gentle breeze of spring, soft and comforting.
All the shadows in his mind cleared, leaving nothing but clear skies.
For a moment, he felt a connection to his father.
Kendrick had always said Elizabeth was his sun, brightening his mood and filling him with hope for the future whenever he saw her.
Kendrick had described Elizabeth as his healer, soothing his wounded soul with her gentle, optimistic spirit, making him feel hopeful and happy. Tarquin had never fully grasped his father’s deep love and reliance on his mother until now.
His mother was his father’s sun.
Perhaps Elysia was his sun too.
Elysia, with her healing presence, seemed capable of mending his fractured soul.
Suddenly, he felt an urge to embrace her p>
This thought made Tarquin’s heart race with nervous anticipation.
He wondered, if he just went and hugged her, how would she react?
Would she cry out in shock?
Or would she turn around and slap him? After all, she had a penchant for aiming at his face!
“Goodness! You scared me half to death sneaking up like that. You could give someone a heart attack, you know? I thought I’d seen a ghost p>
Elysia exclaimed, clutching her chest, obviously startled.
Tarquin snapped back to reality, realizing he had somehow moved closer to Elysia without noticing.
Had she not turned around just in time, he might have actually embraced her from behind.
Tarquin felt a twinge of disappointment at the missed opportunity.
But seeing Elysia’s reaction, he figured a hug might have earned him a slap after all.
He swallowed, the sense of loss replaced by relief at avoiding a slap.
“What’s up?” Elysia noticed his flushed face, “Are you feeling okay p>
Tarquin coughed awkwardly, “I’m fine p>
“Then why’s your face all red p>
“It’s hot p>
“Hot? Where, are you running a fever p>
“My heart’s hot p>
Elysia was confused and slightly worried as she grabbed his wrist to check his pulse, frowning,
“Why is your heartbeat so fast p>