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

to her?”

lifesaver, but she always leaves on her own.

kid had gone to freshen up, he’d taken the opportunity to

had been a misunderstanding.

was discussing… your situation

with

not to directly

to having any 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 clarify

you

you didn’t do it on purpose.”

lying. It was totally on

Tarquin was speechless.

“You once

“I did!”

keep it clean and stay

it all 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

her, you

“Your Uncle Benjamin.”

that I don’t like that woman and don’t need her.”

irritation, “No need, I’ll talk to him.”

you worked things out with

but no sound came