Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 129

Tarquin furrowed his brow, his face a mask of impatience. “What now?”

Elysia stood frozen, disbelief etching her features. “You drag me out of bed at the crack of dawn to cook, and now you want to sleep?”

Without a word, Tarquin’s frown deepened.

Last night, after meeting Elysia, he had brought Elijah over, then spent the entire night perched on the living room couch.

His mind was a whirlwind of thoughts about his mother, Elijah’s illness, and the woman who haunted his heart.

Sleep had eluded him all night.

That’s why he had sought out Elysia so early.

Elysia, unaware of his turmoil, felt a surge of indignation. He had deprived her of sleep, only to now claim it for himself. “Is this how you treat people? If you’re tired, sleep in and then call for me. Instead, you drag me here and decide to snooze off. What am I to you, huh? I…”

“A debt peon.”

Her brewing speech was cut short by his rebuke, silencing her mid–vent.

“Fine! You’re the big shot! You’re the boss! Happy now?” she shot back, unable to contain her irritation.

“If you’re not happy, pay off your debt,” Tarquin retorted coolly.

Elysia was livid.

of yours saw me unhappy? I’m totally content, and I’ll

know!”

watch

itching to slap him into next

you want?” he finally asked.

want for breakfast? What should

the cook, not me. Figure it out yourself.”

to know what

flattery; it’s pointless and annoying.”

not trying to flatter you! I want to know what Elijah

anything except his mother. He showed little

anything

“Just make whatever!”

Chapter 129

Tarquin closed the

to retort when the door swung open again, and he warned, “I’ve

gritting her teeth

you deal with the urge to hit someone? Right now, she wanted to

a way to get rid of him without facing the consequences? Looking for advice,

couldn’t come up with a plan.

herself internally. Don’t let anger get the best of you… Stay cool, a