Chapter 1147
Tarquin was mid-sentence when Elysia suddenly went silent.
His heart skipped a beat, panic setting in. “Elysia p>
In the hospital room, Elysia lay quietly in bed, an IV drip attached to her arm.
She was okay physically-just fainted from being too emotionally overwhelmed.
Pamela and a group of little ones were gathered around her bed, sobbing uncontrollably.
Tarquin stood nearby, eyes red and brows furrowed with concern.
After a while, Tarquin called Lowell over to take Pamela and Baby Emmett home.
They didn’t want to leave, but Tarquin gently reasoned, “Elysia will wake up soon, and she’s going to be hungry. If we’re all here, who’ll prepare her some delicious food? Go home, whip up something tasty, and bring it back later p>
The three nodded and left with Lowell, heading back to prepare a comforting meal for Elysia.
Once they were gone, Elliot wiped away his tears and asked, “What happened? Mom’s always been healthy. How did she just collapse like that p>
Tarquin frowned and explained the situation with Winona.
The three little ones were shocked. “Winona’s in trouble p>
“Yes, her fate is uncertain at the moment p>
The room fell silent for a moment before Elliot asked, “Do we have any suspects p>
“Winona’s husband seems suspicious p>
“Mr. Zane p>
“Yes p>
The kids frowned. They knew of Zane. When he first appeared around Elysia, they were worried he might pose a threat to their mom and had even done some investigating.
But they hadn’t found anything bad on him.
“Blossom said Mr. Zane and Winona were very much in love. Why would he harm her?” Evan asked.
Before Tarquin could respond, Elliot interjected, “Mr. Zane’s a rags-to-riches story. He came from a poor background and only hit it big after marrying into the Newsom family p>
“He might want to take over the family’s assets, and that could drive him to hurt Winona p>
Evan struggled to understand, “But they’re family. Winona’s money is his money too, right? Just like Dad’s is Mom’s p>
Elijah chimed in, “It’s different. Not every couple is as loving and unified as our parents. For those who aren’t as close, what’s in their own hands is what truly belongs to them p>
Evan’s little brow furrowed with determination, “Whoever scared our mom and hurt our Blossom, we can’t let them get away with it p>
Elliot and Elijah nodded in agreement, turning to Tarquin for direction.
Tarquin laid out the plan: “Let’s start with Zane. He’s not in Jindale City right now; your mom mentioned he went to see Winona p>
“But he could be lying. Elijah, I need you to track Zane’s location and check Callum’s phone signal p>
“Elliot, you’re on Zane’s financials. Dig up everything you can p>
Both Elliot and Elijah responded in unison, “Got it p>
Evan piped up eagerly, “What about me p>
Tarquin replied, “You’ve got an important task. You and White will help me get a
message to Winona’s father, arranging to meet him tonight p>
If Zane’s involved in Winona’s troubles, it’s likely Ridley Newsom’s
communications are under surveillance.
To avoid tipping anyone off, Tarquin couldn’t just go to Ridley directly.
But a meeting was crucial.
So sending White and Evan to convey the message was the best course of action.
Just as Tarquin finished briefing the kids, his phone rang. It was Keaton.
“Tarquin, I’ve got explosive news. You won’t believe it p>