WantNovelChapter 1434
Elliot shifted his focus away from the virus, turning his attention to the mysterious stranger.
"Dad, have you found any new leads on that guy?"
Tarquin's brows drew together, and at the mention of the stranger, his entire face turned cold as ice. In his eyes,
you could see pure anger, disgust, and disappointment all tangled together.
It took him a while to answer. When he finally spoke, his voice was clipped.
"That's betweenand him. You two don't need to get involved, and definitely don't go poking around on your
own."
"If I need your help, I'll ask you."
"For now, if you have sfree time, maybe try to track down Gerald and Howard."
Gerald and Howard had left the house days ago, but strangely, there hadn't been a single word from them since.
No one had a clue where they were.
Elliot and Elijah exchanged a look, both frowning, but nodded in understanding. "Alright. Got it."
Just then, Elysia finished preparing a late-night snack. She knocked on the door and poked her head in. "Food's
ready!"
As she ccloser, her eyes landed on the jigsaw puzzle spread out on the table.
"Working on a puzzle?”
Elliot and Elijah both nodded. "Yeah, it's one Grandpa left behind."
Elysia paused, glancing at Tarquin. She picked up a puzzle piece and smiled softly.
"Looks pretty old-school."
Tarquin started gathering up the puzzle pieces. "C'mon, let's head downstairs to eat. I'm starving."
"Okay."
The four of them packed up the puzzle and went downstairs to share their midnight snack-grilled cheese
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After eating, Elliot and Elijah, sensing the adults wanted stalone, headed upstairs to bed. Soon, only
Tarquin and Elysia were left downstairs.
Tarquin moved to start washing the dishes, but Elysia stopped him.
"Aren't you in a hurry to leave?"
"No rush."
"Then why don't you go upstairs, take a nice hot shower and relax? I'll handle this."
She started carrying the dishes into the kitchen, but Tarquin followed her in. "Letdo it."
Elysia rolled her eyes.
"Oh, please. Washing a few plates isn't going to kill your wife."
Tarquin grinned, relenting. He kissed her hair, grabbed a dish towel, and headed out to tidy up the dining room
instead.
Once everything was neat and spotless, he finally retreated to the master bedroom for a shower.
The past week had left his nerves strung tight worrying about his parents’ burial arrangements and constantly
turning over thoughts about the eighth generation virus: Now, with his parents finally aid to rest and a few new
clues in hand, he could finally let himself relax, just a little. s
Border City. Of all places, it was Border City.
Surprising, yet... not really, considering Border City's reputation.
“Babe, | left sclean clothes outside your door. I'm going to go check on Elliot
and Elijah, make sure they're asleep."
Elysia's voice brought him back to reality.
"Thanks," Tarquin called back, and Elysia slipped out.
He finished his shower and stepped out wrapped in a towel. A neatly folded shirt and pair of slacks waited for
him atop the dresser, and the sight made him smile. That quiet warmth in his chest-this was what reat success
felt like Not just a thriving career, but a family that made you feel at home.
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He didn't bother with the dress clothes Elysia had set out. Instead, he strode into
the walk-in closet and pulled on comfy pajamas.
Just as he finished, Elysia returned, raising an eyebrow.
"Not going out again? Why the pajamas?"
"I thought I'd get srest before heading back out. Are the boys asleep?"
"Barely. They waited up for you, but finally just crashed."
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