Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 148

The next day

At the crack of dawn, around 6 30 AM, Tarquin’s phone erupted into a cacophony of chimes, dragging him from the depths of sleep.

Groggily, Tarquin grabbed his phone from the nightstand, assuming it was some work–related emergency But when he glanced at the screen, he was stunned to find it was Elysia calling.

Instantly, his grogginess vanished

Sitting up, ne leaned against the headboard, eyeing the phone with suspicion.

His brain kicked into high gear, wondering if she was sleepwalking or had dialed by mistake.

As he pondered, the ringing ceased only to start up again.

Back 16 back calls meant it was neither a mistake nor sleepwalking.

With a slight frown, Tarquin answered the call. He didn’t speak first, but Elysia did, “Could you come down here?”

“Huh?”

come down. I’m outside your

you doing down there?”

here, and don’t let Elijah

covers, got out of bed, and

had a clear view of the scene below.

swaddled in a puffy winter coat, stamped her feet in the snow, occasionally glancing up at

a few seconds of hesitation, he still left his apartment.

the building, Elysia hurried over to him, noticing his sleepwear, she couldn’t help but comment, “You’re out

and he asked with a dark expression, “What do you want?”

a thermos from within her coat. “Take this

puzzled, “What is

don’t tell him I made it.

Tarquin looked confused.

him extra sensitive. Plus, I’m a woman. The deeper his obsession with his mother, the more he rejects other women. My sudden appearance probably made him overthink. He might even assume you’re trying to find him a stepmom, so I can’t just show up unannounced again. If I appear today, his reaction will likely be even more intense than yesterday. So, it’s better if you give him the food. Just see if he

the

trying to make

mean a good impression, not seduction! And it’s not