Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 173

When others got compliments, they beamed with pride. But when Tarquin was praised, it was as if he’d been catcalled.

A scowl was plastered across his face!

Even the janitor was too intimidated to clean around him, clutching her mop and scurrying away to tidier pastures.

The onlookers who’d been ogling him also quickly averted their gaze and pretended to be engrossed in something else.

Tarquin stormed into the supermarket, his expression as dark as a thundercloud.

It had been ages since he’d set foot in a supermarket and the bustling chaos inside made him furrow his brow in disdain.

He cherished his peace and quiet and loathed the noisy crowds.

But for the sake of following Elysia, he endured,

grabbed a shopping cart, determined to buy

the fruit section, picking up bananas and… what was that spiky monstrosity?

but, not wanting to draw attention, he reluctantly hoisted the largest one into

aisle. Elysia went for cabbage, Tarquin did the same. She chose broccoli; he added it to his cart.

spices and condiments, and he doggedly followed

was off, feeling eyes constantly on her. Yet every time she

was nothing short of bizarre. He shadowed the

to her? And if he didn’t, why on earth was he copying her shopping list

her to the personal care section, grabbing a pack

at the feminine hygiene products couldn’t help but whisper to Elysia, “Miss, that gentleman must be your husband, right? Did you

“Huh?”

shy, darling Couples bicker–it’s perfectly normal. Don’t take it to heart. Especially since your man is such a catch! Have you seen the way those girls have been eyeing him since he walked in? You let him go today, and they’ll pounce right away. And sure, you’re gorgeous too, but a handsome guy like that is rare. Most men out there are as appealing as a bag of lemons. I’ve been around for a good thirty years, and he’s one of a kind, I tell you. You’re one lucky lady”

was utterly confused. Husband?

looked around swiftly but saw