Chapter 979
Lowell froze for a moment before it clicked, and his mood instantly improved.
“You’re right, absolutely right! Sending him to jail would be too easy on him; he deserves to go straight to hell p>
The freedom abroad couldn’t compare to back home!
At home, the law restricts you, making you think twice before acting. But abroad, it’s far easier to make someone’s life a living nightmare without much effort!
Soon after, Gideon left the country with a reckless joy in his heart, thanks to Tarquin’s arrangements.
He thought he was escaping domestic legal repercussions to enjoy a life of luxury abroad.
In reality, he was flying straight into his own personal hell!
From the moment he crossed the border, his torture was set to begin!
Gideon, this earthly demon, was done for!
Lowell, looking up at the sky, mused, “What goes around, comes around. Who can escape their fate? Do wrong, and you’ll pay eventually!” Tarquin, quietly smoking, had his mind free from thoughts of Verity and the mysterious figure, focusing instead on Kelsey, the Inkster family, and Elizabeth p>
Suddenly, his phone rang. It was the police, informing him that Keith’s matter had been settled, and it was time to claim the body.
Tarquin flicked his cigarette ash, looking up at the sky, wondering if Keith knew Gideon was done for, and if that meant he could rest in peace now. After a moment of silence, Tarquin said to Lowell, “Let’s head to the police station p>
After visiting the police station and then the cemetery, Tarquin finally went home.
It was past ten in the morning when he arrived.
Evan, Emmett and Baby were in the living room, playing with Lan, who was full of energy, hopping around the three little ones.
Seeing them, Tarquin immediately thought of Keith, his eyes darkening.
Border City had its share of tough men, their hearts gone too soon.
Some people are just born to suffer!
Keith’s life was short and filled with hardship, wrongdoings, and eventually, death because of Baby.
It’s hard to judge him entirely; his life was tragic, and death was perhaps a release.
“Daddy!” Baby’s voice was soft and sweet.
Tarquin snapped out of his thoughts, stepped forward, and scooped Baby into his arms, speaking gently, “Playing with Lan, huh p>
“Yeah, Lan is so good, Daddy. What were you thinking about p>
“Daddy was thinking… how Baby can be so lovable p>
“Cos Baby is like Daddy. Everyone in preschool loves him too p>
Baby was proudly talking about Keith.
Keith’s life was indeed tragic, but his love for Baby wasn’t wasted. Baby always thought of him, loved him. Elysia, hearing the commotion, came out from the kitchen. Seeing Tarquin back, she quickly asked,
“What time did you leave this morning? Have you eaten anything p>
“Not yet, I rushed out this morning before you woke up, didn’t get a chance to tell you p>
“Well, it’s perfect timing. I’ve kept your breakfast warm; let me get it for you so you can eat something.” Okay p>
Turning back to the kitchen, Elysia left Tarquin in the living room with the kids.
After a while, she called him over, “Breakfast is ready p>
Tarquin got up and walked to the dining room, where a warm meal awaited him, warming his heart.
He held Elysia’s face and kissed her forehead, “Thanks, honey p>
Elysia blushed, “Why so formal p>
With a smile, Tarquin sat down to eat. The simple meal tasted exceptionally good to him.
Sitting across from him, Elysia brought up Keith,
“Today, Baby was nagging me to call Keith again. She misses him a lot p>
Tarquin paused before responding,
“She was pretty much raised by Keith; it’s normal for her to miss him. I’ll think of something, maybe find a way to simulate Keith’s voice for a call with her p>