Chapter 585
Elysia was on edge, her voice laced with urgency. “I’ve already told you, it’s not convenient for a grown man like you to stay at the Blossom residence. Besides, there’s no extra room for you p>
“Why don’t you just move in with Elliot, Evan, and Emmett to my place then p>
“That’s out of the question! I’m not going to drag the kids over to your house p>
“Then let’s just keep things as they are p>
Tarquin’s tone was sharp, his brows furrowed and his demeanor stern. The status quo meant Elliot, Evan, and Emmett staying at the Blossom residence, Elijah living at his own place, and Elysia running back and forth between the two.
Elysia’s emotions were like a rollercoaster: first anger, visible in her furrowed brows and glaring eyes, followed by a sense of helplessness and extreme frustration when her plea was rejected, and finally, a look of hurt as she bit her lip and tried to hold back tears.
Tarquin’s resolve softened in an instant, despite his previous determination not to give in. Seeing her on the verge of tears, how could he remain indifferent?
“I didn’t mean to snap at you,” Tarquin said, adjusting his tie in an attempt to calm himself. “It’s not that I’m heartless or unwilling to consider your request. It’s just that what you’re asking would mean separating me from Elijah. Do you understand what that means p>
Elysia remained silent, biting her lip.
Tarquin continued, his frustration evident. “Elijah has been with me since he was a baby. We’ve never been apart. Have you thought about how this separation would affect us p>
Elysia mumbled, “Elijah would be okay with it. He likes me and the boys p>
“And what about me? Am I okay with it p>
Elysia fell silent again.
Tarquin, trying to keep his cool, went on, “You know Elijah has been my world. And yet, you still insist on separating us. Have you even considered my feelings in this p>
“I… I have!” Elysia protested.
She had even encouraged him to start dating again, hoping it would lessen his focus on Elijah and prepare him for their eventual separation. She knew Tarquin wasn’t a bad person and genuinely wished the best for him.
As for taking Elijah away, she felt guilty and selfish, but couldn’t bear leaving her own son behind nor could she stay with Tarquin out of obligation. She believed that a child growing up in a happy single-parent household was better off than in an unhappy two-parent home.
Hence, she chose to take Elijah with her.
Tarquin, unable to grasp her perspective, pressed on, “If you care about how I feel, why insist on taking Elijah away p>
Elysia replied, “The culprit is still out there. I’m worried they might try to harm Elijah again p>