Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 239

At the mall entrance, Elysia steadied her emotions and turned to Zane, saying, "Please, let us know the moment you hear anything about Winona. And remember, depression isn't something to take lightly. Keep an eye on Sarah, and it's probably best not to let her wander off alone."

"Of course! The second I get any news about Winona, you'll be the first to know. As for Sarah, we're keeping a close watch. Her sneaking out today was an unexpected slip; we'll be more vigilant moving forward."

"Alright." Elysia chatted casually with Zane for a few more moments before bidding him goodbye and walking away.

The moment she was out of Zane's sight, her expression shifted, and she quickly called Callum, "Hey, could you possibly check on Zane's cousin Sarah for me? I have a hunch she might know something about Winona. Also, Zane mentioned he got in touch with Winona's agent."

Callum was taken aback. "He got in touch with Winona's agent?"

"Yes."

"How is that possible? I've been trying to reach her for days with no luck."

"I'm not sure of the details; that's just what Zane told me."

"Alright, I'll keep you posted."

"And... try to keep it on the down-low, okay? We don't want to startle anyone."

"Got it."

Elysia was distracted for the rest of the afternoon, her thoughts consumed by Winona's situation.

As evening approached, signaling dinner time, she finally shifted her focus to Elijah.

Elijah had agreed to meet her for dinner. It was their first official meeting, and she couldn't afford to be careless. She wanted to make a good impression on Elijah to facilitate future interactions and provide him with psychological counseling.

Elysia prepared a feast and brought along many gifts, feeling confident about her effort.

However, the meeting didn't go as well as she had hoped. Elijah, although not overtly upset, was cold and unresponsive. He ignored her attempts at conversation as if he were mute.

When she offered him to choose from the gifts she brought, he merely glanced at them indifferently, selecting none.

After dinner, he retreated to his room, and when Elysia tried to follow, she found his bedroom door locked.

For three days, Elysia racked her brain trying to get Elijah to speak to her, all in vain.

Elijah was just as aloof and prideful as his father, keeping her at arm's length.