Chapter 1181
Chapter 1180:
Everything suddenly clicked into place like puzzle pieces finally fitting together: the conflicted expression in Quentin’s eyes whenever he looked at her, the strangely familiar timbre of his voice. He was the mysterious Carlos who had been secretly communicating with her all this time through encrypted messages. And he was working for Miguel. But why would he do that? What was his real purpose in all of this?
A thick fog of unanswered questions surrounded everything about Quentin, and Elliana realized the only way to get real answers was to pay a visit to the Hudson estate.
At that moment, Donovan and Seth walked into the room together, with their young son Sunny trailing happily behind them.
“Donovan,” Elliana greeted him with genuine respect, and then turned to offer Seth a friendly smile.
Seth, however, looked completely flustered and uncomfortable, managing only a stiff, awkward smile. Once upon a time, she and Donovan had been fierce enemies—she had said terrible things and done all kinds of extreme, dramatic things right in front of Elliana. Now that she was married with a child of her own, she couldn’t shake the feeling of embarrassment. Would Elliana think less of her for how much she’d changed from that wild, aggressive person she used to be?
Noticing Seth’s obvious discomfort, Elliana wisely chose not to bring up any of the complicated history.
Sunny, completely oblivious to all the awkward tension hanging in the air between the adults, broke into the biggest smile when he spotted Elliana lying in the bed. He skipped over cheerfully and grabbed her hand with his small fingers.
“Elliana, you’re finally awake! I’ve been waiting forever for you to wake up so we can play together!” he announced with pure excitement.
Then he spun around to face Cole, his little eyes flashing with fierce provocation.
“I heard you’re Elliana’s boyfriend. Well, I fell in love with her at first sight! I’m going”
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“to marry her when I’m all grown up, so you should just break up with her right now!” Sunny’s bold and completely serious announcement instantly shattered the heavy, somber mood that had been weighing down the room.
Cole, who was notoriously jealous and possessive of Elliana, shot Sunny an ice-cold glare. He vividly remembered when Jeff—only eight years old at the time—had made a very similar claim about Elliana, and he’d felt a strong urge to find a shovel and a very remote piece of land. Now, being challenged by a four-year-old rival for Elliana’s affections, that same dark impulse came rushing back with even more intensity.
Cole already carried an air of authority, and as his expression darkened, that presence turned downright menacing. Sunny, however, didn’t flinch. He simply lifted his chin, defiance gleaming in his eyes.
A faint smirk curved Cole’s lips as he stared Sunny down. “Let me clarify one thing. I’m not Elliana’s boyfriend—I’m her husband. We’re madly in love and have two kids together. You don’t stand a chance, not even in your next life. Maybe try your luck with someone in kindergarten p>