Chapter 100

Elise had probably been too tired yesterday. Since she thought she might end up marrying Atticus, she hadn't thought too much about their living arrangement. However, after what happened that morning, she realized that no matter what the future held, it was inappropriate for a single man and woman to live under the same roof. "I'll book you a hotel tonight after work," she said. Atticus hummed in response. Elise breathed a sigh of relief. Knowing how reckless he could be, she was worried he might refuse to stay at a hotel—or worse, if something really happened to him while he was in Jorvania, she wouldn't be able to bear the consequences. Even though he wasn't related to Stanley by blood, he was still officially listed as the old man's grandson in the family tree. … After breakfast, Elise rode in Atticus's car to pick up Liam. The boy was already waiting by the door. The moment he saw her step out of the car, he ran toward her. "Elise!"He handed her a warm bottle of milk.