Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 168

Elysia frowned

1 didn’t know him before I’ve only met him recently: his name is Tarin. But I’m not looking for him–I need to find Tarquin,”

Keaton was silent for a moment

Tann, huh

Bold of him to claim, and of her to believe

Clearly. Tarquin was hiding his true identity, but Keaton didn’t want to burst that bubble just yet. Instead, he asked, “What do you want with Tarquin?

lose it

“It’s personal, I’d mother not disclose it.”

She had thought about coming clean to Keaton, maybe even enlisting his help to find Tarquin and get a divorce, but after giving it some serious thought, she decided it wasn’t wise

secret mamage and a confidentiality agreement forced her to keep quiet. She

she was confident she could persuade him to sign those

considered for a few seconds before responding. “Alright, I’ll keep it in mind. I’ll let

“Thanks in advance.”

ask you too. Elijah’s been hankering for more of those pastry you made. Would it be too much trouble

Elysia paused. “Elijah?”

Forget about Tarin for a second–think about Elijah. The kid might have a scumbag for a father, but he’s a good kid. He’s had it rough. with a mother who doesn’t care about anything but herself. It’s rare for him to ask for anything, so when he does, it means a lot. He’s never asked for

“I’m not so greedy as to kick a

‘Down and out?”

I know he’s bankrupt now. I’m not doing this for the money;

her phone

something for Elijah and get in touch once it’s ready.

Keaton nodded.

worry, I’ll keep the Tarquin thing

your

a smile. As soon as Keaton stepped out, he saw Tarquin sitting in a car,

and quickly