At that moment, in the heart of Future Community.


    Zane had just arrived at the Blossom residence. Upon seeing Elysia, he immediately asked, "Are you and the kids all right?"


    "Hmm?" Elysia was a bit confused.


    Zane borated, "I only just found out that the child N''s pregnant with is your son. Has N been giving you and the kids any trouble?"


    It was evident Zane was genuinely concerned, with worry and anxiety written all over his face.


    Elysia then understood the reason behind his hurried visit and quickly reassured him, "No, we''ve already talked it out."


    Zane was surprised, "Talked it out? How? N didn''t give you any trouble?"


    "No, she contacted us through the school today. We''ve already met privately and talked things over. Don''t worry about it."


    Zane let out a sigh of relief, "I was scared when I heard the news. You''ve been away from Jindale City for years and might not know the situation. N''s been involved with Tarquin, the CEO of the Bradford Group, which made her quite bitter and arrogant. She''s not easy to deal with."


    Hearing her husband''s name, Elysia was momentarily taken aback.


    Zane, mistaking her reaction for fear, reassured her further, "But N is a public figure, and now that the buzz has died down, they probably won''t bother your child anymore. Don''t worry too much."


    Elysia inquired, "Ms. ter and Mr. Bradford have a thing?"


    Zane nodded, "Yeah, for years N has been parading around as Mr. Bradford''s girlfriend. Later, Mr. Bradford rified they were just friends. Maybe they broke up after getting together, or something. Anyway, their rtionship is definitely not ordinary."


    Elysia frowned in thought.


    Blossom came over with some tea and sat next to Elysia, handing Zane a cup, "Let''s put N''s chapter behind us. No need to stress over it." Zane nodded, taking a sip of the tea, then asked Elysia, "Have you filed for divorce yet?"


    Elysia snapped back to reality, "Not yet."


    A sh of displeasure crossed Zane''s face but disappeared as quickly as it had appeared, "Why not? Is he unwilling to sign?"


    Elysia didn''t want Zane involved and exined, "He''s been busytely."


    Zane frowned, "No matter how busy, there''s always time for such matters. Why don''t you give us his details, and we''ll try to reach him for you?" They still didn''t know who Elysia''s husband was, and Zane''s attempts to find out had been fruitless.


    Elysia shook her head, "No need. I can handle the divorce myself. By the way, have you heard from Winonately? Last time she said she''d being back, but it''s been days."


    Elysia was still unwilling to disclose her husband''s identity, leaving Zane a bit frustrated.


    However, he didn''t show it, shrugging helplessly, "She''s gone off the grid again. Her agency seemed a bit upset after ourst contact, but her manager assured me she''s fine."


    Elysia frowned, "When will she be back?"


    "I''m not sure. Some big projects can take years to film. But don''t worry, Winona knows you''re back. She''ll find a way toe see you."


    Just then, Zane''s phone rang.


    He nced at it and smiled bitterly, "Work stuff. I was supposed to be in a meeting when I heard the news and couldn''t help bute over. Now that I know everything''s fine, I should head back. The office is hectic."


    Elysia and Blossom stood up to see him off, exchanging pleasantries. At the elevator, Zane looked at Elysia with a hint of reluctance, "Don''t be a stranger. Whatever it is, big or small, you can always count on me."


    His gaze lingered with an intensity that made Elysia slightly ufortable, causing her to frown involuntarily.


    Zane quickly turned to Blossom with a smile, "Both of you are dear to Winona. With her not around, I''ve got to step in as your guardian. Otherwise, Winona will have my head when she''s back."


    Blossom, ever so trusting, simplyughed it off.