Chapter 610
Elysia had finally caught Tarquin’s attention, urging him to let go. Her demeanor was reminiscent of a high school student sheepishly accepting a scolding from the principal, regardless of whether they agreed or not.
Tarquin was visibly upset. “Once is an accident, twice is a coincidence, there won’t be a third or fourth time! This is the second warning I’ve given you about biting your lip. Do it again, and you’ll face the consequences p>
Elysia’s eyelashes fluttered in defiance, but upon meeting his stern gaze, her courage faltered.
Pouting, she could only grumble to herself, “What’s it to you if I bite my own lip? Got a bee in your bo or just salty because you live by the sea?” Tarquin, as if reading her mind, pressed his lips together in disdain and chose not to engage further, simply stating, “You’ve got three seconds to rethink your stance, or I’m going straight to Keith for answers. Three, two, one p>
With that, he lifted her away from the doorway.
Elysia was taken aback, her heart racing, “Hey p>
But Tarquin was resolute, unmoved by any further delay. He was determined to seek answers from Keith directly.
Elysia rushed over, grabbing his arm, “Please, don’t go p>
Tarquin glanced at her dismissively, “You’ve lost your say in this. I’m not interested in hearing more excuses. I’ll ask Keith directly.” Despite her pleas, Tarquin coldly shrugged off her hand, his decision unchangeable.
However, in the next moment-
Elysia unexpectedly hugged him from behind!
She wrapped her arms tightly around his waist, a gesture so sudden it took him by surprise, making his heart race unexpectedly. Elysia wasn’t thinking too deeply about the embrace; it was purely an attempt to stop him from leaving.
As she clung tightly to prevent him from breaking free, she glanced up at his stern profile, pleading, “Can’t you just not go to Keith?” Tarquin, feeling a whirlwind of emotion, found it hard to stay mad. The fact that she was hugging him made it even harder to resist. Without saying a word, he turned within her grasp to face her directly, their embrace becoming even more intimate. Elysia thought about letting go, fearing that if she did, he would indeed seek out Keith.
And if Keith found out about Elliot and Evan disguising themselves, it would only be a matter of time before Tarquin discovered their true identity as his sons!
This thought made Elysia hold on even tighter. As she pulled him closer, Tarquin, caught off guard by the affection, stumbled, and they both nearly fell.
Just in time, Tarquin wrapped his arm around her waist, lifting her up and pressing her against the door, their bodies closely entangled.
Breathless from the scare, Elysia was too preoccupied to notice the change in Tarquin’s demeanor until she felt something pressing against her. Realizing what it was, her heart skipped a beat, and she looked up at him with wide eyes p>