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!”

you so

to

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

was at a loss for words. After he’d calmed Elijah down this morning, and the kid had gone to freshen up, he’d taken the opportunity to escort Elysia downstairs to discuss Elijah’s

there had been

out, I was discussing… your situation with her.”

wrong with me?”

to directly say the word

and mentioning

you didn’t mean any harm when you threw out the

you

you didn’t do it on purpose.”

was totally

Tarquin was speechless.

further as he said, “You once said, you

“I did!”

it clean and

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

her, you

“Your Uncle Benjamin.”

then. I’ll explain that I don’t like that woman and

wave of irritation, “No need,

mom doing? Have you worked things out with her? When can I see

but no