A Caged Songbird's Escape: Into the Arms of a Predator novel Chapter 661

Bros before hoes, clearly. Still, Rex wasn't entirely surprised that Rowan had sold him out so thoroughly. Knowing how close Elissa and Tanya were, he dropped his usual cynical attitude and chose his words carefully. "Don't worry. Laurel and the rest of the family won't interfere this time."

He assumed Elissa was worried the Wilkinsons would step in to make things difficult for Tanya again.

Elissa frowned. "I meant to say that whether Tanya chooses to get back together with you or not—or how your relationship turns out in the future—your resignation can't be blamed on her."

"Rex, this was your own decision. It has nothing to do with Tanya."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it was crystal clear. Rex stared at her, momentarily stunned.

She wasn't the first person to tell him this, but this time, Rex was more than happy to hear it. A smile played on his lips. "Alright. Thanks for worrying about my love life."

Elissa was entirely speechless.

She really wanted to reach out and check his forehead for a fever.

In what world was she worrying about him? She was clearly just terrified that if he ever regretted his choice, he'd unfairly shift the blame onto Tanya.

She let out a helpless sigh. "Whatever you say."

As long as he took her words to heart, that was all that mattered. After all, the gap in background and status between him and Tanya was massive. Rex wasn't exactly known for his gentle temper; if he ever suddenly turned on her, Tanya would be the one left utterly devastated.

"Alright, I'll take you home," Rex said, looking at her begrudging surrender with a fond, suppressed smile. He reached out and affectionately patted her head.

A thousand thoughts raced through his mind, kicking himself for not realizing sooner that this girl was his sister. His biological sister! If only he had known, he wouldn't have missed a single milestone in her life.

From now on, he was going to watch his sister grow and thrive with absolute pride.

Elissa assumed he was merely walking her to the door. To her surprise, after opening the car door for her and making sure she was settled, he walked around the hood, opened the other side, and slid into the driver's seat.

Elissa looked over at him, a giant question mark practically hovering over her head.

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