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!”

are you so nice to her?”

to

lifesaver, but she always leaves on her

After he’d calmed Elijah down this morning, and the kid had gone to freshen up, he’d taken the opportunity to escort Elysia

been a

her out, I was

with me?”

careful not to directly say the word

to having any illness, and mentioning it would only anger

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

you tell her?”

didn’t do it

was totally on purpose.”

Tarquin was speechless.

as he said, “You once

“I did!”

clean and

wrong. 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 handle; he can’t be

chose her, you or

“Your Uncle Benjamin.”

explain that I don’t

felt a wave of irritation, “No need,

you worked things out with her? When

lips moved, but no sound came out.