Chapter 609
Tarquin’s suspicion deepened as he witnessed the reactions of Elliot, Evan, Emmett, and Elysia upon seeing the man – shock and panic, but no hostility. This indicated the man wasn’t an enemy.
If not an enemy, then what stirred such a reaction within them?
There had to be something between Elysia and that man!
Tarquin furrowed his brows, pressing for answers, “What exactly are you so nervous about p>
Elysia, catching her breath with her long lashes fluttering, attempted a lie with wide eyes, “Me, nervous? Not at all p>
With a skeptical frown, Tarquin pushed, “It’s written all over your face. What is your relationship with him p>
“He… He’s Elliot, Evan, and Emmett’s gym teacher, Keith p>
Keith? The kindergarten p>
Tarquin’s concern deepened, “He’s Keith p>
“Yes, do you know him p>
Tarquin’s frown deepened. Keith was the new homeowner across the street, the one Lowell had unsuccessfully tried to persuade into selling his house despite offering a price many times its worth.
So, that’s why Lowell couldn’t seal the deal with Keith – it was all connected to Elysia!
But what sort of relationship could cause such a stir at the mere sight of him?
And Keith, upon seeing him and Elijah, seemed just as taken aback.
“You know him well p>
Elysia shook her head instantly, “Not really, I’ve only seen him once before. Today was the second time p>
Tarquin half-doubted her words, “Just the second time and yet, you, Elliot, Evan, and Emmett react like this p>
“We… What reaction? We’re just nervous seeing the teacher p>
“Don’t insult my intelligence. If you don’t give me a straight answer, I’ll go ask him myself p>
Elysia’s eyes widened in panic, “You… you can’t go talk to him p>
Tarquin scowled, “Then tell me the truth! What’s going on between you two p>
“I told you, he’s the kids’ teacher. Our relationship is purely that of a teacher and a parent. He came last time to visit Blossom, probably here for the same reason today p>
“Then why the panic at the sight of him p>
“We didn’t p>
Snap! Snap!
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Not a slap, but Tarquin placing his hands on the door frame, cutting off Elysia’s words.
He cornered Elysia between himself and the door frame in a classic move.
Elysia shivered in fear, finding herself trapped with no escape!
Tarquin, with a stern look, pressed her, “I’ll say it one last time, either you explain, or I go find him now p>
Breathless, Elysia knew she couldn’t reveal the truth nor let him confront Keith!
But what to do?
As her mind raced for a solution, Tarquin inched closer!
His imposing presence was nearly overwhelming!
Startled, Elysia let out a scream, “Ah p>
Tarquin, looming over her, his voice icy, “Decided yet? Will I hear it from you, or him p>
Elysia, feeling utterly trapped, could only look up at him with a pitiful expression, lips trembling.
Tarquin’s brows knitted together in irritation, “Stop biting your lip p>