The Marvelous Elijah's Return novel Chapter 96

The lawyer might die 

The sound of loud thunderstorms rippled through the air before Peach spoke up with uncertainty. Her voice sounded soft and fragile when she answered, “I thought he was talking about us... my mom, dad. and me.” 

After a brief pause, Elijah tried not to show the confusion he felt on his face and kept quiet for a few moments as his hands started tightening around hers, and then he asked, “Really? Did he mention that in 

particular?” 

Slowly, Peach shook her head, her eyes falling closed momentarily, and then she looked at Elijah who seemed to be waiting for her to answer. 

She bit her lip nervously, but finally, she sighed, and she mumbled, “Well... no. But Jewel always used to say to me, He was going to kick us out one day, and that we were a nuisance to my grandfather, and he would soon get sick of us... So when I heard that, I thought that was the day.” 

“Peach, he could have been talking about anyone...” Elijah stated gently. “He could have meant any number of people.” 

Even though the pain didn‘t leave her eyes, she gave a shaky smile and said, “I know...I know that he wasn‘t talking to us because before I could run off, the doctor opened the door and I froze when my grandfather locked eyes with me, just standing there... Then this huge smile crept on his lips that confused me so much...” 

A sigh escaped her lips, and she paused as she looked down at the floor, and then she gaze at Elijah, saying, “He looked so happy to see me, but the trauma was done already. My brain was already. A mess. I never told anybody about his words.” 

“Was there any fuss between Jewel and your grandfather before he died?” Elijah asked in an inquisitive tone. 

For a second Peach didn‘t answer as a wave of emotion flooded across her face, but then she shook her head and said, “Not really... But that was the day grandfather asked me to sit on his hospital bed, looked me in my eyes, and said, ‘I know you are too young to bear this weight, but I trust you, Peach. More than 

anyone right now,‘ I smiled at him and that was it.” 

‘The old man knew something before he died, something raging enough for him to scream that loud to cause Peach trauma and something too deep for Peach‘s young mind for him to tell her.‘ Elijah thought as he watched her expression become more relaxed. ‘But what was it?‘ 

A deep huff left Peach‘s lips as she stared at him for a few moments, then she looked at the carpet and said, “Thank you,” 

Snapping out of his thoughts, Elijah glanced back up and noticed the warm smile on Peach‘s lips that made him feel lighter, and he mumbled, “For what?” 

“This is the first time that I have talked about that night, and I feel relieved to let it all out... Now, after saying it out loud, I don‘t believe my grandfather‘s words were meant for us... my mother, my dad, and me. Maybe he was just mad at someone else.” Peach shrugged as she glanced back up at Elijah and smiled. 

‘I believe so too... That he was mad at someone else... But it‘s not a thought for you to know and carry on your mind, at least until I figured out who were those he didn‘t want in the hospital and why.’ Elijah thought as he smiled back at her. 

Slowly, she turned her back to him, pulled her hair over her shoulders, and whispered, “Help me with my zip, please.” 

Staring at her bare neck, Elijah reached for her zipper and slowly brought it down, his fingers brushing against her skin ever so softly as he did so. 

When he heard a sharp intake of breath from Peach, Elijah smiled and whispered, “Sorry.” 

“It‘s okay.” she mumbled back without turning around. “Don‘t stop.” 

After a brief pause, when he got done, Peach slowly turned around to gaze at Elijah, and then, she said.” What you did today was risky... I am not nagging here... I am just–” 

“You are just worried about me?” Elijah asked, focusing on her lips with his alluring eyes.