Chapter 441
The man in black smirked at the stunned Tarquin before swiftly disappearing into the hotel lobby. Axel, quick on his feet, was about to give chase when Tarquin abruptly said, “Let him go p>
Axel skidded to a halt and turned back to Tarquin.
Lowell, fidgety and impatient, asked, “Tarquin, are we not going after him p>
Tarquin’s brows were furrowed, and his expression dark as he watched the direction the man in black had taken. He then turned and got into the car.
Axel and Lowell followed suit, with one taking the driver’s seat and the other the passenger seat.
Unable to contain his curiosity, Lowell bombarded Tarquin with questions, “What’s going on, Tarquin? Why aren’t we chasing him? You seemed really worked up back there; what did he say to you? And, did you recognize him p>
All Lowell got in response was the crisp sound of a lighter.
Tarquin lit a cigarette, taking a drag with a heavy frown.
Seeing this, Lowell dared not push further.
It took the entirety of the cigarette for Tarquin to steady himself. As he lit another, he finally spoke, “We’re playing the long game here p>
“The long game p>
“Yeah p>
Lowell was confused again, “But who are we trying to catch? And if he’s the bait, shouldn’t we be tailing him? If we lose track of the bait, how are we supposed to catch anything p>
“I have a plan,” was all Tarquin said, then turned to Axel, “Head to Future Community p>
Without questioning, Axel started the car and drove towards Future Community.
Unable to hold back, Lowell asked, “What are we doing at Future Community now? Going to see Ms. Thorne’s son p>
Tarquin nodded, and Lowell continued, “Ms. Thorne doesn’t like it when you’re around her son. If you show up this late, won’t she be furious?” Tarquin’s reply was cold, “Doesn’t matter p>
Lowell was at a loss. He had no idea what was going on.
Who was that man in black?
What had he said to Tarquin to shock him so much?
Who was Tarquin planning to catch using him?
And after letting him go, why were they now heading to see Elliot and Evan? What was the plan?
Lowell desperately wanted some answers. Could someone please fill him in?
Frustrated, he glanced at Axel, who was driving in silence, seemingly unfazed and uncurious.
How could he remain so calm and collected?
At Future Community.
Elliot and Evan had just returned to their bedroom under Emmett’s watchful eye when Blossom suddenly showed up.
“What’s going on with you two? You’re always in the bathroom every time I come over. Got a stomach bug or something p>
Both boys shook their heads.
Blossom squatted down, checking both Elliot and Evan’s bellies, “If you’re feeling sick, you have to tell Blossom, okay? Don’t just bear with it, got it?” “Yeah, yeah,” they nodded in unison.
Evan even reached out to touch Blossom’s forehead, “Blossom, are you still feverish? Are you feeling alright p>
Blossom smiled, “Blossom’s fine, sweetie. A little sickness can’t take down Blossom. I’m all good now. Oh, and you guys don’t have to wake up early tomorrow. Your mom asked me to call in sick for you. No preschool tomorrow p>
Due to concerns for their safety following an incident with Nola, Elysia decided to keep the kids home for a few days.
Hearing they didn’t have to go to preschool, the kids were thrilled and nodded eagerly.
After Blossom left, Elliot quickly called for a ‘brother meeting p>