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 place.”

are you doing down

here, and don’t

his covers, got out of bed, and peered out

view of the scene

a puffy winter coat, stamped her feet in the snow, occasionally glancing up at the building, her face red from the cold.

she was up to, but after a few seconds

the building, Elysia hurried over to him, noticing his sleepwear, she couldn’t help but comment, “You’re out in this freezing weather dressed like that? Aren’t

of discomfort, and he asked with a dark expression, “What do

took out a thermos from within

puzzled, “What is

breakfast for Elijah. Give it to him, but don’t tell him I made it. If you do, he probably won’t

Tarquin looked confused.

sudden appearance probably made him overthink. He might even assume you’re trying to find him a stepmom, so I

“Why the sudden kindness?”

make a

quickly added, “Don’t get the wrong idea, I mean a good impression, not seduction! And it’s not directed at you, it’s