Novel Square
Chapter 689
Elysia didn't get home to Future Community until after 10 p.m.
Tarquin had been reluctant to let her go; parting with her felt like leaving a piece of his heart behind. But Elysia hadn't seen her kids in over a day and was missing them terribly.
Besides, she believed that even in a relationship, it wasn't healthy to be glued to each other's side every minute of the day. So, she insisted on going home.
As soon as their car rolled into Future Community, Tarquin's mood visibly darkened, his brows knitting together in displeasure.
The reason? Keith. The very thought of him was enough to sour Tarquin's mood.
Elysia mistakenly thought his unhappiness was due to their imminent separation and tried to console him,
"We'll see each other again tomorrow."
"... Yeah."
Parking in front of building number 10, Tarquin turned to her, his voice suddenly gentle and filled with affection, "Elysia."
Elysia froze, her heart skipping a beat at the sound of her name spoken so tenderly.
"What's up?"
Tarquin, still in the driver's seat, looked at her seriously, "Can you wait a moment before going up? I'd like to talk to you about Keith." They had been too caught up in each other since yesterday to bring up Keith, not wanting to ruin the wonderful time they were having. But now that they had a moment of calm, it seemed unavoidable.
Elysia, thinking he was still suspicious of her relationship with Keith, felt a twinge of annoyance but didn't want to start another argument over him. She replied calmly,
"I really don't like him! I'm serious!"
"I know, but I want to hear your thoughts on him."
Elysia was forthright in her response,
"I neither like nor dislike Keith. To me, he's just someone I know but don't have a close relationship with. I have no intention of getting involved with him."
"...Would you share your secrets with him?"
Elysia was confused, "What do you mean?"
Tarquin laid his cards on the table, "Yesterday, he told me you share everything with him, even the reason why I can't move in with you."
Elysia was shocked, "Keith said that?"
"Yeah! He seemed pretty proud of it, almost like he was showing off."
Elysia frowned,
"How dare he! Yes, he knows some things, but not because I told him willingly. He found out by accident! The last thing I want is for him to know anything about me. I don't like him, we're not close, why would I tell him everything?!"
Tarquin's brows furrowed, "Is he using this information to threaten you?"
"No, he always says he'll keep it a secret. I've been polite to him, not setting clear boundaries partly because of this. I'm worried he'll spill my secrets." After explaining, Elysia hurried to reassure him, worried he might be upset,ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .
"I didn't keep secrets from you because I don't like you. I'm just not ready to share yet. Give me a bit more time."
She was cautious with her words.
Just as he was careful about his feelings for her, she was equally cautious from the moment she fell for him. Keeping her children a secret was her mistake, and she was anxious it might upset him.
Seeing her worry, Tarquin gently touched her face, comforting her,
"I understand. Don't worry, I can wait. When you're ready to tell me, I'll listen."
Elysia, feeling guilty, promised, "I won't keep secrets from you for too long."
Now that they were in a relationship, all she wanted was to see if they had a future together.
If they did, she certainly wouldn't hide her children from him.
Tarquin patted her head, "No rush."
Though he was curious about the secret she was keeping, knowing she cared for him made everything else seem trivial.
Elysia then asked, "Why would Keith tell you all this?"