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Cole couldn’t help butugh. He gently pinched her nose and said, “Honey, you really know how to stir things up.”
Then, he texted Merlin again, “I’m off to meet the Craig family now. I’ll let you know how it goes.”
After that, Cole opened the car door and helped Elliana out.
Just then, a high-pitched, excited voice rang out from behind them. “Elliana!”
Cole didn’t bother turning around. He frowned instead. That voice could only belong to one person—Jeff. That little rascal had a way of showing up everywhere.
Before Cole’s car had even arrived at the Evans estate, Jeff had been on the third-floor balcony, holding Elliana’s kitten, Darling. He was staring at the gates like a heartbroken puppy. As it seemed to be another night without Elliana’s return, he couldn’t help but sigh. “Darling, Elliana’s been gone forever. Do you think she still remembers us? Still cares about this family?”
No sooner had Jeff spoken than he spotted Cole’s car rolling into the estate. His eyes lit up. He bolted downstairs, still clutching Darling. The living room was full, but Jeff didn’t care. He dashed through the crowd, kitten in hand, and ran out of the vi.
Just then, Cole’s car pulled up right in front of the house.
But Jeff didn’t go near. He hid behind a pir and peeked around it. He was scared of Cole. Ever since he voiced his desire to marry Elliana in ten years, Cole had been giving him looks that chilled him to the bone. He wasn’t about to walk into that.
Jeff stood frozen, watching the car from a distance, unsure whether Elliana was inside. His frustration simmered, but without a solid reason to act, he stayed put, squinting and stretching his neck, trying to catch a glimpse. The tinted windows of the car kept everything hidden.
Then, one by one, the others—assistant, driver, and bodyguards—stepped out. But Cole remained in the car, and that made Jeff uneasy. He was about to lose his patience when Jason and Lance got out of the car behind them.
Without hesitation, Jeff rushed to Jason, Darling still in his arms. “Jason, is Elliana back?” he whispered eagerly.
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Jason, always soft on his younger brother, smiled and ruffled Jeff’s buzzed hair. “Yeah, she’s in Cole’s car.”
Jeff’s face lit up like a child on Christmas morning. After so many days apart, he was finally going to see Elliana again.
While Cole and Elliana remained in the car, talking, Jason and Lance started heading toward the vi.
But Jeff didn’t move. He stood there, hugging Darling tightly. Jason turned back, puzzled. “Why are you just standing there, Jeff?”
“I’m waiting for Elliana,” Jeff said, his tone serious.
Jason shook his head and chuckled, not stopping Jeff. He knew about theplicated history between Jeff and Elliana. While Jeff could be reckless, his heart was in the right ce. He was deeply grateful to Elliana for her sacrifice of Venacure on his behalf. In Jeff’s eyes, she was a hero—maybe even greater than anyone else.
Jason kept walking with a smile on his face.
But suddenly, Lance stopped. “Jason, go ahead. I’ll wait here for Elliana too.”
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