Chapter 139
Elysia said, her voice filled with cancer. “Let her family handle this, Zane. Keeping it a secret ren’t
helping anyone. She’s showing suicidal tendencies now. If something happens, how will you explain it
to her folks?
y aunt later.
frane nodded in agreement. Tll find a time to discuss it with my
After a pause, he turned to Elysia with a look of sincere apology, “I’m really sorry, Elysia, for dragging
you into this mess. I didn’t mean to Cause you any trouble”
Elysia was indeed upset, primarily because of Sarah’s harsh words about Winona. She was still
fuming. If Sarah weren’t in such a fragile state, Elysta would have been tempted to confront her–either
physically or at the very least, yell at her to vent her frustration.
I’m okay. I didn’t really help much, and now I can’t do anything more. Take good care of her. I should
get going p>
As Elysia stood up to leave, Zane quickly rose to his feet. “Haven’t you skipped breakfast? The food I
bought must be cold by now. Let me take you out for a bite to eat p>
“No, it’s fine. Stay with her. I’m not hungry p>
‘At least let me walk you downstairs. The doctor gave her a sedative, she won’t be waking up anytime
soon p>
Elysia, seeing his insistence, didn’t refuse.
They went out together, and along the way, Zane kept repeating his apologies.
Elysia was annoyed, but not at him; her anger was directed at Sarah. So she didn’t complain to Zane.
Not wanting to dwell on Sarah, she changed the subject, “When exactly is Winona coming back p>
Zane shrugged helplessly and said, “I wish I knew. When she left, she told me to brace myself. It could
be as short as a year or as long as two or three p>
“That long, huh p>
“Well, you know Winona. She’s a powerhouse–very career–driven, always gives her all to her acting p>
“Can’t you try to reach out to her agent? Even if there’s a confidentiality agreement, as her husband,
you have the right to be kept in the loop about her personal life, don’t you p>
Zane pondered for a moment and then said, “I’ve tried contacting her agent before, but I couldn’t get
through. I’ll think of something else. As soon as I hear anything about Winona, I’ll let you know p>
“Alright p>
Zane then looked at Elysia with a gentle concern and asked, “Is your divorce finalized yet p>
Elysia shook her head in frustration. “Haven’t been able to reach him p>
Zane frowned. “Is he avoiding you on purpose p>
Elysia hesitated, unsure of how to explain. She used to think Tarquin was deliberately avoiding her,
Blossom that he was using it as a way to spite her. But now she knew the truth–Tarquin liked mer to
silence the gossip. He was using her as a shield.
greeing with her friend
> clinging to their marriage
However, she couldn’t bring herself to share this with Zane, so she simply said, “His job keeps him too
busy p>
Zane shook his head and said, “No job is that demanding. There’s always time for a divorce. Or is it…
does he still have feelings for you? Is that why he doesn’t want the divorce p>
“That’s even less likely. You know how he’s always treated me p>
Zane knew; Her husband’s accusations of infidelity had indeed made Elysia’s life miserable once upon
a time.
“Maybe you should just tell me who he is, and I’ll talk to him for you p>
Since leaving Elysia’s place, Zane had tried to investigate Elysia’s husband, to no avail.
Elysia shook her head, “No, thanks. I’d rather handle it myself p>
Zane’s eyes flickered with an unreadable expression but he didn’t press further, switching the topic
instead, “What are your plans now p>
“I haven’t figured it out yet. I’ll play it by ear. I won’t leave Jindale City until the divorce is settled p>
She had returned with the intent to divorce and to secure citizenship for her children. Elysia was
determined not to leave things
unfinished.