Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 147

At the same time, over In Sunshine Community…

Tarquin was perched on the edge of Elijah’s bed, trying to have a heart–to–heart.

“So, the lady you met this morning, you’re not a fan?”

“Nope!”

“But she was handpicked by your Uncle Benjamin, and you know how much he adores you. For his sake, if not for hers, could you maybe give her a chance for a few more days?”

“No way!”

“You realize Uncle Benjamin will be upset if you send her packing so soon.”

Elijah furrowed his little brow and looked up. “Is it Uncle Benjamin who’ll be upset, or is it you?”

“Huh?”

“Did Uncle Benjamin really find her, or was it you?”

Tarquin was silent.

Then suddenly, Elijah asked, “Do you like her or something?”

Tarquin’s face darkened. “No, I do not!”

why are you so nice to her?”

to her?”

her out. Nola’s been my lifesaver, but she always leaves on her own.

this morning, and the kid had gone to

been

out, I was discussing…

with me?”

careful not to directly say

illness, and mentioning

just wanted to explain that you didn’t mean any harm when you threw out the breakfast she made. You scared her, and I had to

did you

didn’t do it on purpose.”

lying. It was totally

Tarquin was speechless.

further as he said, “You once said, you only loved my mom.”

“I did!”

to keep it clean

She’s not here because I like her, but because I worry about you being alone. I need someone to keep you company and handle the chores. Heath’s got his own things to

chose her, you or

“Your Uncle Benjamin.”

don’t

felt a wave of irritation, “No need, I’ll talk to

“How’s my mom doing? Have you worked things

lips moved, but no sound