Chapter 367
Elysia rushed home, her heart pounding in her chest. Blossom and the three little ones were packing up when they saw her, and they immediately gathered around.
“Elysia p>
“Mommy p>
Elysia didn’t want the kids to sense anything was wrong, so she forced a smile. “Is everything packed p>
“Yeah, mommy, what’s going on? Why are we leaving all of a sudden p>
Elysia fibbed, “I’ve got an urgent matter to attend to in another city. I just found out this morning. It’s all very last minute p>
Elliot was skeptical. “Will we come back here after p>
He was really concerned about this because his blood brother Elijah was still here! Elijah hadn’t had the chance to meet their mom yet! If they were leaving, they definitely had to take Elijah with them. They couldn’t leave him behind!
Elysia was evasive, “Not sure yet, we’ll see how it goes. You guys hurry up and get ready. I’ll check my room for anything else we need to pack. We need to leave soon p>
After ushering the kids away, Elysia quickly retreated to her bedroom, with Blossom following closely. As soon as the bedroom door closed, Blossom urgently asked, “What’s going on p>
Elysia’s tears started flowing freely, and it was only then that she allowed herself to sob uncontrollably. The kids, eavesdropping at the door, were heartbroken.
Evan and Emmett impulsively wanted to burst in and comfort their mom, but the more sensible Elliot stopped them, communicating with his eyes, “Let’s stay calm, first listen to what mom has to say, to understand what’s really happening p>
Inside, Blossom was frantic, sitting beside Elysia on the bed and trying to wipe her tears. “Okay, okay, whatever it is, you’re safe now. If anyone dares to mess with you at my place, I’ll fight them tooth and nail p>
Elysia choked out, “Blossom, he recognized me p>
“What p>
Blossom was stunned, and so were the eavesdropping kids. p>
Elysia didn’t go into details, just the outcome, “He was drunk last night, remembered things from the past, and I happened to be there… he connected the dots, recognized it was me p>
Blossom was panicking. “Did you confront each other p>
Elysia nodded, then shook her head. “He was sure, but I denied everything. But my denial was useless; it just bought me some time to escape. He’ll figure it out soon and then come for me and the kids p>
“No wonder you’re in such a hurry to leave. But you’re not divorced yet, and the kids’ school registrations aren’t sorted. Are you just going to leave?” Elysia sniffed, “Let’s push the divorce back for now. We’ll take it one step at a time. As for the kids’ school… I’ll get them settled first p>
Blossom comforted her, “If you’ve made up your mind, then go for it. I’ll worry about the kids’ schooling. I’m a preschool teacher; I know a lot of colleagues in different cities. Once you’re settled, I’ll help find them schools p>
Elysia was moved and hugged Blossom tightly. “Blossom, thank you p>
The kids’ schooling was Elysia’s top concern.
Blossom said, “What are sisters for! I’ll miss you and the little ones terribly, but since you’ve made your decision, I won’t hold you back. Better leave sooner than later. Once he’s sure, you might not get a chance to escape. We’ll keep in touch, and once you’re settled, I’ll come visit p>
“Right!” Elysia nodded vigorously, wiping away her tears and getting up to finish packing.
They didn’t know that Tarquin’s men had already surrounded the entire neighborhood. Elysia and the kids couldn’t leave now!
Elysia was packing in a frenzy when suddenly, her hands froze. She remembered something crucial! Something for her that was even bigger than the divorce!