BuzzNovelChapter 1205: As they set off, Locke, who had been bubbling with energy, nestled into Elissa's embrace and drifted off to sleep.
With a gentle snort of amusement, Ernest caught sight of this in the rearview mirror and chuckled lightly. "This little mischief-maker... Sorry for any inconvenience." His remark was clearly intended for Elissa.
"It's no bother at all," Elissa muttered, gently shaking her head.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtErnest kept his eyes on her through the mirror, lost in thought. Was it fate that they ended up here? He had stopped hoping for a reunion between her and Locke, yet here they were, brought together as if by divine intervention...
Meanwhile, Elissa was reflecting on something Locke had said earlier about not having a mom.
Hadley had once informed her that Linda was not Locke's real mother. The rift between Locke and Linda was rumored to be the reason she and Ernest had parted ways...
Ernest had once opened up to Elissa about his feelings, hinting at waiting for her if she ever decided to end her marriage and be with him. However, he had never brought up his son in those conversations.
Had Ernest ever thought that Locke might not take to her either? However, Elissa had declined his proposal, which Ernest accepted with dignity. There was no point in lingering on the matter...
Upon reaching Millland Road, Ernest walked Elissa to her doorstep.
"Please go inside. Thanks for today." "Don't mention it," Elissa responded, her head shaking slightly as she smiled. "I was just in the right place at the right time. Anybody else would have done the same. And thank you, too. I appreciate the ride home." "Mm." Ernest simply nodded, his eyes lingering on her as she entered her apartment.
Anyone could indeed have helped, but ultimately, it was Elissa who had cforward... During the drive back, just before arriving at Flynn Mansion, Locke stirred awake.
MØRE UPĐNT=Ş IV GAŁMØV=ŁŞ.CØ[] Realizing Elissa wasn't there, he quickly frowned. "Where's Elissa?" Ernest looked at him and replied honestly, "She's gone home." "What?" Locke's surprise turned to dismay. “Why didn't I know about this?” "You were asleep." Locke's frown deepened. "Dad, you should have wokenup! I didn't even get to say goodbye." Ernest's eyebrow arched, saying, "Was that supposed to be my responsibility?" His response was straightforward. “Look, you didn't tellto wake you up. I'm not obliged to read your mind.”
"Humph!" Locke shot his father a stern look, then deliberately turned ve his back on him, clearly upset.
Ernest responded with a gentle laugh, giving his son space to cool down ce to cool down rather than trying to soothe him En.
immediately. Shifting the conversation, Ernest asked, "What made you run away from school today?" He had already investigated the day's events at the school.
Currently undergoing renovations, the school had security footage showing Locke darting out through a worker's access point at the construction site. "Explain why you did that."
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