Chapter 184


    fast as


    The little guy was sprawled out, the nket pulled up to his chest, fast asleep.


    Elysia eased herself down beside him, unable to resist touching his soft cheek.


    Elijah was such a beautiful and adorable chilld. How could his mother bear to abandon him? What was


    she thinking?


    If it were Elysia, she’d never be able to leave him behind.


    Even if she couldn’t stand the kid’s aloof father and had to leave, she’d find a way to take her baby with


    her!


    She withdrew her hand from his cheek, intending to check his pulse.


    Suddenly, her wrist was caught by a small hand.


    “Mommy!”


    Elysia froze.


    Tarquin, who had been standing at the doorway, furrowed his brows.


    Elijah’s eyes snapped open, fixing on Elysia.


    She held her breath, petrified, fearing that any second now, Elijah might erupt in distress.


    But instead, Elijah sat up, his eyes brimming with joy as he asked, “Mommy? Is it really you, Mommy?


    When did youe back? Did you miss me and that’s why you’re here? You won’t leave again, will


    you? You’re going to stay with me forever, right?”


    Elysia was dumbstruck. She blinked in bewilderment, looking from Elijah to Tarquin for some kind of


    guidance, some clue as to what she should do.


    Tarquin, clearly taken aback by this unexpected turn, approached the bedside.


    “Elijah”


    The boy was ecstatic. “Daddy, Mommy’s back! Look, it’s Mommy! The Mommy I’ve been dreaming off


    She’s back! She’s really back!”


    Watching his son’s excited little face, Tarquin was lost in thought


    When was thest time Elijah hadughed like this?


    When was thest time his boy had been this happy?


    “Daddy, why aren’t you excited? My mommy, your wife! She’s back! She won’t leave us again! We don’t


    have to be lonely anymore. Mommy’s back!”


    Seeing his son in this state, Tarquin started to panic


    Thest time he had seen Elysia, he had been furious.


    Why was it that this time, Elijah suddenly mistook her for his mother?


    Had his fixation on his mother deepened?


    Was his illness getting worse?


    Tarquin’s frown deepened with concem. “Are you dreaming


    “Huh? I’m not dreaming, Daddy Can’t you see Mommy? Look, Mommy’s right here.”


    Tarquin turned to Elysia.


    Elysia’s expression was serious, she had regained herposure. She locked eyes with Elijah and


    said gently. “Elijah, look at me and let’s count together, okay?”


    “Okay, whatever you say, Mommy!”


    “One, two, three, four, five Elysia snapped, her fingers, and Elijah copsed back onto the bed.


    “Elijah!” Tarquin moved to step forward but stopped when he saw Elysia’s demeanor. He held back


    He knew Elysia had hypnotized Elijah. Like other pediatric psychologists, she had always wanted the


    chance to delve into Elijah’s psyche.


    This was her opportunity


    Tarquin didn’t want to interrupt and didn’t leave either, staying in ce to keep thempany.


    Time passed, and Elysia’s breathing suddenly became rapid, her chest heaving


    Tarquin watched her with a furrowed brow, anxiety etched on his face. “Elysia_”


    09:58


    Elysia turned to Tarquin, her eyes brimming with tears, “He’s in bad shape! Really bad! Something


    serious is happening! He he he.”


    09:58


    Tarquin’s brow furrowed in concern.