Chapter 139

Elysia said, her voice filled with cancer. “Let her family handle this, Zane. Keeping it a secret ren’t helping anyone. She’s showing suicidal tendencies now. If something happens, how will you explain it to her folks?

y aunt later.

frane nodded in agreement. Tll find a time to discuss it with my After a pause, he turned to Elysia with a look of sincere apology, “I’m really sorry, Elysia, for dragging you into this mess. I didn’t mean to Cause you any trouble”

Elysia was indeed upset, primarily because of Sarah’s harsh words about Winona. She was still fuming. If Sarah weren’t in such a fragile state, Elysta would have been tempted to confront her–either physically or at the very least, yell at her to vent her frustration.

I’m okay. I didn’t really help much, and now I can’t do anything more. Take good care of her. I should get going.”

As Elysia stood up to leave, Zane quickly rose to his feet. “Haven’t you skipped breakfast? The food I bought must be cold by now. Let me take you out for a bite to eat.”

“No, it’s fine. Stay with her. I’m not hungry.”

‘At least let me walk you downstairs. The doctor gave her a sedative, she won’t be waking up anytime soon.”

Elysia, seeing his insistence, didn’t refuse.

They went out together, and along the way, Zane kept repeating his apologies.

Elysia was annoyed, but not at him; her anger was directed at Sarah. So she didn’t complain to Zane.

Not wanting to dwell on Sarah, she changed the subject, “When exactly is Winona coming back?”

Zane shrugged helplessly and said, “I wish I knew. When she left, she told me to brace myself. It could be as short as a year or as long as two or three.”

“That long, huh?”

“Well, you know Winona. She’s a powerhouse–very career–driven, always gives her all to her acting.”

“Can’t you try to reach out to her agent? Even if there’s a confidentiality agreement, as her husband, you have the right to be kept in the loop about her personal life, don’t you?”

Zane pondered for a moment and then said, “I’ve tried contacting her agent before, but I couldn’t get through. I’ll think of something else. As soon as I hear anything about Winona, I’ll let you know.”

“Alright.”

Zane then looked at Elysia with a gentle concern and asked, “Is your divorce finalized yet?”

Elysia shook her head in frustration. “Haven’t been able to reach him.”

Zane frowned. “Is he avoiding you on purpose?”

Elysia hesitated, unsure of how to explain. She used to think Tarquin was deliberately avoiding her, Blossom that he was using it as a way to spite her. But now she knew the truth–Tarquin liked mer to silence the gossip. He was using her as a shield.

greeing with her friend > clinging to their marriage However, she couldn’t bring herself to share this with Zane, so she simply said, “His job keeps him too busy.”

Zane shook his head and said, “No job is that demanding. There’s always time for a divorce. Or is it…

does he still have feelings for you? Is that why he doesn’t want the divorce?”

“That’s even less likely. You know how he’s always treated me.”

Zane knew; Her husband’s accusations of infidelity had indeed made Elysia’s life miserable once upon a time.

“Maybe you should just tell me who he is, and I’ll talk to him for you.”

Since leaving Elysia’s place, Zane had tried to investigate Elysia’s husband, to no avail.

Elysia shook her head, “No, thanks. I’d rather handle it myself.”

Zane’s eyes flickered with an unreadable expression but he didn’t press further, switching the topic instead, “What are your plans now?”

“I haven’t figured it out yet. I’ll play it by ear. I won’t leave Jindale City until the divorce is settled.”

She had returned with the intent to divorce and to secure citizenship for her children. Elysia was determined not to leave things unfinished.