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

are you doing

here, and don’t let Elijah catch

off his covers, got out of bed, and peered

had a clear view of

the snow, occasionally glancing up at the building,

didn’t know what she was up to, but after a few seconds of

to him, noticing his sleepwear, she couldn’t help but comment, “You’re out in

caused Tarquin a moment of discomfort, and he asked with

took out a thermos from within her coat. “Take this

puzzled, “What is it?”

it to him, but don’t tell him

Tarquin looked confused.

over. Elijah’s reaction was intense, probably because my appearance was so abrupt that it scared him. He’s got this mood disorder, makes 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 likes it,

“Why the

make a

expression shifted, and Elysia quickly added, “Don’t get the wrong idea, I mean a good impression, not seduction! And it’s not directed at you, it’s for Elijah. This meal is for