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!”

so nice

to her?”

her out. Nola’s been my lifesaver, but she always leaves on her own. You never walk her out.”

was at a loss for words. After he’d calmed Elijah down this morning, and the kid had gone to freshen up,

there had been a misunderstanding.

wasn’t seeing her out, I was discussing… your situation with her.”

with me?”

to directly

any illness, and

you didn’t mean any harm when you threw out the breakfast she made. You scared her, and I

what did you tell her?”

do

It was

Tarquin was speechless.

“You once said, you only

“I did!”

clean and stay

someone to keep you company and handle the chores. Heath’s got his own things to handle; he can’t be

chose her, you

“Your Uncle Benjamin.”

don’t like that woman and

irritation, “No need, I’ll talk to

asked, “How’s my mom doing? Have you worked things out with her? When can I see her?”

but no sound came