Axel furrowed his brows, pacing forward with a determined stride.


    In a vacant room on the same floor, Tarquin was deep in conversation with Folly about a kidnapping case and the relocation of some artifacts.


    Upon spotting Axel, Tarquin introduced him, saying, "Folly, meet Axel. He''s like a brother to me, grew up together. He was the first one to dash into that abandoned building to save the day."


    Folly pushed up his sses and stood up from his chair, gratitude shining in his eyes, "Thank you, truly, you saved our Blossom. You''ve done the Blythe family a huge favor, we owe you big time! Anything you need, just say the word, and the Blythe family will be there for you, no holds barred!" Axel, not much of a talker, struggled to find words and eventually managed just one, "Uh-huh."


    Tarquin couldn''t help but smile at his friend''s brevity but understood him well. He knew if it were anyone other than Blossom''s father, Axel might not have uttered even that.


    Exining on his behalf, Tarquin said, "Axel''s not much for words, but he means well."


    Folly nodded in understanding, "It''s fine for a young man to be reserved. I like that."


    Turning to Axel, Tarquin shared the n, "We nabbed quite a few people today, but the mastermind behind the kidnapping is still atrge. To prevent any more trouble and to ensure the safety of the artifacts, Folly is nning to transport them to King City ASAP. We need you to apany Folly on this trip."


    Axel gave a cool nod, sinctly replying, "Sure."


    After the group had made their ns, Folly Blythe went back to the crypt to pack up the artifacts.


    yton left for the docks since the artifacts were to be shipped by sea, taking it upon himself to oversee the arrangements.


    With a meaningful look, Tarquin teased Axel, "Who knows, Folly might end up being your father-inw. Try to make a good impression, man. One word responses might not cut it.”


    Axel just scrunched his brows and ignored him.


    Passing by Lancelot''s hospital room, Tarquin hinted, "Doctor says he won''t be up and about anytime soon. Looks like you''ll have Blossom''spany till you''re back."


    Axel red at him this time, “I told you, I''m not into her."


    "No, you are. Trust me, I know these things," Tarquin insisted.


    Axel with a cold expression, "I''m not into dating, much less marriage!"


    With that, he strode off, leaving Tarquin sighing in resignation.


    With Axel''s temperament, love was going to be a tough battlefield.


    Elysia stayed at the hospital till nightfall.


    Since Pam was there, she couldn''t spend the night with Blossom. After Hollis arrived, she took the kids and left.


    Exiting the hospital wing, she spotted the woman who''d bumped into Emmett earlier.


    The woman sat on a bench, looking around anxiously. Despite the heat, she was dressed in long sleeves and pants, with a hat and mask, her her and


    her child wrapped up tis


    belongs to


    The child seemed to be sleeping in her arms, and she asionally lifted a hand to swat away mosquitoes.


    Upon noticing Elysia and her group, the woman quickly stood up, her eyes wide and somewhat agitated.


    Elysia felt the woman had been waiting for them and walked over to inquire.


    However, seeing Elysia approach, the woman hurried off with her child.


    Elysia looked puzzled.


    Tarquin approached, "What''s up? Know her?"


    "I saw her when we arrived. She


    Qu


    identally knocked into Emmett. She apologized then and even came to Blossom''s room to check on Emmett. I thought she was waiting for us just now," Elysia exined.


    "Should we go after her and ask?" Tarquin offered.


    "No need. If she was waiting for us, she wouldn''t have left upon seeing us. Let''s head back and check on mom," Elysia decided, leading the way home.