Chapter 46

Please, take your time. Sir sald he’ll be back shortly.”

Alright, thanks.”

Elysia placed the cup on the coffee table, her eyes scanning the room’s familiar decor.

It was just as she had left it years ago, virtually unchanged. But the people had changed.

She had lived here for three years, once the lady of the house. Now, she was nothing.

She had thought she would spend her entire life here, even daydreamed about growing old, surrounded by children and grandchildren…

But life, it seems, is the greatest playwright of all.

Feeling a tightness in her chest, Elysia redirected her gaze, took a few sips of her coffee, and waited quietly for Tarquin to return and finalize their divorce.

Half an hour later, Tarquin drove back to the Royal Community. He had only been to this place once before, on the day he returned to the country to ask his wife for a divorce.

He hadn’t been back since.

Parking the car, Tarquin stepped out and was immediately greeted by his ringing phone. It was Benjamin.

“Tarquin, Mr. Donovan Slater is at the hospital. He’s asking for you.”

It was surely about that 50 million investment for the Slater family.

He wasn’t about to reinvest the money he’d pulled out. Nola had indeed done him a favor, but he wasn’t going to keep indulging her.

In a cold tone, Tarquin replied, “Tell him I’m busy. And remind him to spend less time chasing money and more time looking after his daughter.”

a great After hanging up, Tarquin strode towards the main building.

The servant announced, “Sir, the lady is waiting for you inside.”

“I know.”

Hearing footsteps, Elysia knew Tarquin had arrived. Her nerves tightened, her fingernails digging into the flesh of her palms, a silent reminder to stay calm.

But-

Just as Tarquin reached the door, his phone rang again.

It was Donovan Slater.

Frowning he answered the call, but before he could speak, Nola’s voice came through Targum, cd you pull your investment from the Slater family because of me? Daddy says I’ve upset you, and I’m I’m really freaking out.

I never meant to anger you. You know I’ve had feelings for you ever since I saved Elijah. I wanted to marry you, but it was your married status that stood in the way of my wishes.

I genuinely like you, I truly want to marry you, I don’t want to upset you. If I’ve done something wrong, just tell me, I’ll…”

Annoyed. Tarquin cut her off, “I hate liars. Begging won’t help you; take some time to reflect on your actions.”

He hung up abruptly.

As the servant stepped forward to open the door, Tarquin suddenly said, “Wait.”

Nola’s call had inadvertently made a point.

If he divorced today and found out tomorrow that Elysia wasn’t Elijah’s biological mother, he’d be single again, wouldn’t he?

What if Nola pressed him to marry her then?

He wouldn’t indulge Nola, but he had indeed once said that if he weren’t married, he might have married her.

A promise is a promise, and if he were single again, what would he do if Nola insisted on marriage?

He couldn’t divorce today. He had to wait for the paternity test results between Elijah and Elysia.

“Tell her I’ve had an urgent matter come up. The divorce is off for now. I will contact her tomorrow.”

With that Tarquin turned and left.

Hearing the sound of the car engine starting up in the courtyard, Elysia realized what was happening.

She hurriedly got up and moved toward the door.