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

are you doing down

don’t let Elijah catch

covers, got out of bed, and peered out

had a clear view

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

but after a few seconds of hesitation, he

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

unexpected concern caused Tarquin a moment of discomfort, and he asked with a dark expression,

thermos from within her coat. “Take this to Elijah.”

“What is it?”

tell him I made it. If you do, he probably

Tarquin looked confused.

rejects other women. My sudden appearance probably made him overthink. He might even

the

just trying to make a

a good impression, not seduction! And it’s not directed at you, it’s for Elijah. This