Chapter 235 My Roses…

When Elena and Victor returned, the living room was quiet. Nova was sitting with Ivy, who was playing contentedly with her doll. Elena approached, smiling as she pulled a small bouquet of dried flowers from her bag. She handed it over to Ivy, who eagerly accepted it with wide eyes. “Wow, these are so pretty!” Ivy exclaimed, hugging the bouquet tight. She held the blue flowers as if they had been the most precious thing in the world, refusing to let go. Elena chuckled at the little girl’s enthusiasm before turning to Nova. “Where’s Tristan? I don’t think I’ve ever seen the two of you apart.” At the mention of Tristan, Nova’s face darkened, and she let out a small huff. “He ran off on his own.” Elena raised an eyebrow, sensing the tension. “What?” Nova waved her hand dismissively. “We’ll talk about it later. More importantly, did you find the medicine you were looking for?” Elena leaned in, lowering her voice to a whisper. “Yes, we found it. Everything’s taken care of.” Nova rele