Chapter 169

Elyana turned to her with a sympathetic look and gently grasped her hand. “Mini, I’m sorry. I really can’t take you right now. I need you to hold things down here. Please—you know how important this is.” Mini pouted, clearly disappointed. “I know… alright, I’ll handle things here. You go.” Before Elyana could respond, Joxan’s voice rang out behind them. “Mommy, we’re ready!” They turned to see Joxan and Jessica standing together, dressed and eager. Elyana gave a small nod to Arden. He stepped forward and took Joxan’s hand. Without another word, they split—Arden heading toward the back with Joxan, and Elyana picking up Jessica in her arms as she headed toward the helipad. As she walked briskly, she ran into James. “Miss, are you leaving?” he asked, surprised. “Yes. Thank you so much for your hospitality,” Elyana said politely. “I need to return to work, but I might come back soon" She knew Daimon had mentioned her father was coming here. Whatever happened, she would come back—at least t