Chapter 396
Today was a landmark day for them; she had just reconnected with her son, Elijah, and was eager to bring him home for a reunion dinner with Elliot, Evan, and Emmett. Maximizing happiness was her mission.
She found the perfect moment to discuss her plans with Tarquin, “This afternoon, once Elijah is discharged, I’d like to take him to my best friend’s house p>
Tarquin squinted at her, waiting for her to continue.
“My kids and Elijah have become fast friends. They were really worried when they heard he was sick. Now that he’s better, they’re dying to have him over for dinner,” Elysia explained. Worried he might object, she quickly added, “Don’t worry, it’s not an overnight stay. Just dinner, and then I’ll bring Elijah right back p>
Tarquin proposed, “Why not have your kids come to my place? I’ll host dinner p>
“No way p>
“Why not p>
“The kids wouldn’t feel at ease at your house p>
“Then I’ll take them out for dinner p>
“That won’t work either. We’re planning to cook a meal together at home p>
Tarquin studied her for a few moments, “Alright, you handle it p>
Elysia hurriedly asked, “You agree p>
“Yeah p>
Elysia’s eyes sparkled with surprise; she hadn’t expected him to agree so readily and found herself warming up to him significantly. Despite his good looks, she often thought of him as somewhat useless. But today, he proved he could step up when it mattered!
Before she could softly thank him, he suddenly asked, “What do we need to buy? I can have someone pick things up in advance p>
“We’ve got it covered,” she assured.
“What do your friend and your kids like p>
“Pardon p>
“It’s my first formal visit; I should bring something p>
Elysia blinked, “You’re coming over p>
“Yeah, I’ll come with Elijah in the evening p>
His casual tone took her aback, “You’re coming too p>
“Of course, I want to be there for Elijah p>
“No, you don’t need to come. I can take Elijah by myself and bring him back after dinner p>
She hadn’t intended for him to join; his presence would surely reveal the secret of the three little ones!
Yet, Tarquin calmly responded, “That’s not happening p>
Elysia frowned, “Why not p>
“You can take Elijah to your place, but I must come along p>
“Why do you need to come? I can take good care of Elijah p>
Tarquin didn’t bother explaining, “If you don’t agree to me coming, then Elijah can’t go either p>
“You… don’t trust me?! Are you worried I can’t take care of Elijah properly p>
His concern wasn’t her caregiving skills but the fear of others harboring ill intentions towards Elijah. Seeing his silence, Elysia grew anxious,
“Elijah will be going to my place, not somewhere unknown. My friend and her three kids adore him; we’ll take great care of him. You should have peace of mind. Moreover, for Elijah, getting used to new environments and people is beneficial for his psychological recovery. He has to take this step sooner or later! You can’t be by his side forever p>
Elysia made a compelling argument, and Tarquin felt a stir of emotion.