The next day, before dawn even cracked the sky, Elysia Thorne was already out of bed. She had ns to see Baby today and wanted to bring some breakfast along for the visit. The moment she stirred, Tarquin Bradford was up as well, keeping herpany as they both got ready for the day, joining her in the kitchen to help prepare the meal.


    He even went as far as making pancakes from scratch, saying, "Baby has to try these. If she likes them, I''ll make them whenever she wants. Just say the word."


    Elysia mentioned, "We probably won''t be back untilte. Are you going toe by today?"


    "It depends on how work goes. If I can wrap up early, I''lle over. If it gets toote, I won''t make it. I''ll have the driver pick you guys up."


    Today, the whole family was nning to visit Baby, but Tarquin couldn''t make it because of an urgent business matter.


    At seven in the morning, Elysia, along with their four kids, set off to Keith Garcia''s ce.


    Elliot, though unsure of Tarquin''s exact ns, was certain it wasn''t just work keeping him away today. Tarquin didn''t borate, and Elliot didn''t pry too much. However, before leaving, he reassured Tarquin,


    "You focus on what you need to, we''ll take good care of Mom. Don''t worry about us."


    Tarquin, touched, ruffled Elliot''s hair, "Off you go, have fun."


    After the family of five embarked on their day, Tarquin too headed out to the office.


    Lowell, driving, reassured him, "With Evan there, you don''t have to worry about their safety. Plus, you''ve arranged for plenty of security to watch over them discreetly."


    Tarquin, frowning slightly, lit a cigarette but didn''t find it as satisfying as he used to. Lately, his urge to smoke had diminished. He couldn''t smoke around Elysia or the kids, and it seemed he was nearly quitting.


    Seeing him silent, Lowell nced at him through the rearview mirror and couldn''t help asking, "Tarquin, you don''t need to personally handle thosepany issues. Why didn''t you go with your wife to see Baby? She''s just gotten back, and given your strained rtionship with Keith, you should seize every opportunity to bond with Baby."


    Tarquin''s brow furrowed deeper, and after a moment, he said, "Temporary separations are for the sake of a longer future together."


    "Huh?" Lowell didn''t quite catch his meaning.


    Tarquin didn''t exin further.


    By eight in the morning, Tarquin received news that Elysia and the kids had arrived at Keith''s new ce, where Keith, holding Baby, greeted them at the door of his private vi, a ce with heightened security.


    By eight fifty, Tarquin was informed that Elysia, the kids, Baby, and Keith had left the vi together.


    Half an hourter, Tarquin learned they went to an amusement park.


    He also received a video of Elysia and the others enjoying themselves at the park. In the video, Keith was dressed in a casual navy outfit with white sneakers, smiling warmly, his usual graceful and sunny demeanor showing no signs of anything amiss.


    Tarquin sat at his desk, his brow furrowed in concern.


    Lowell, misinterpreting his mood, suggested, "Why don''t we join them?"


    Tarquin replied coldly, "No."


    Lowell was puzzled. What was Tarquin nning? Given his jealous nature, it was unlike him to allow Elysia and the kids to spend time with Keith without him.


    Especially considering the past, when Elysia and Elijah stayed at Future Community, Tarquin would get jealous over the smallest things, like Elysia giving Keith an extra nce!