Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 175

Their breathing wes rapid, a sure sign of mounting fury

Get off mer Elysia’s cheeks flushed mu as she shoved at him, trying to push him away.

Tarquin stood firm as a rock, Teeling like a kitten was playfully scratching of his chest.

Cut it out!

If you don’t back off, I swear I scream! Get lost, you creep!”

The moment she tried to hit him, Tarquin caught her wrist and held it high above her head.

When she attempted to kick, Tarquin leaned in, pinning her in place.

Anonly embarrassed, Elysia nearly walled, “Help… mmmph…”

Tarquin quickly covered her mouth with his other hand, silencing her cries.

“Shut it! I admit I followed you here today, but it wasn’t for you–it was for Elijah! He loves the meals you cook, and I just wanted to see what ingredients and seasoning packets you’re using.”

The reason he had been following Elysia all day was just that.

shook her head violently, trying to escape his grip.

but if you dare scream, I’ll just

fuming, “Are you insane? If you wanted to know what ingredients and seasoning packets I use, you could have just asked! Don’t you have a mouth? Or you

you would’ve told me if I asked?

you think I told you to

clue? All I did was save

Elijah being orphaned

that not ingratitude? Why the hell would I have gone to that derelict site if

didn’t need your rescue!”

so angry he was practically gasping for air.

women before, but never someone as ungrateful as you. If I’d known,

who’s ruined me! I’ve already died once

I’ve ruined you? Clarify

1. eyes reddened with

for the kid, she would drag all their past drama into the light of day. To face him head–on, to have

play dead! You won’t leave until you make yourself clear today!”

a parent disciplining a wayward child. He believed he hadn’t done anything unforgivable to

suspect her motives for approaching him, but it was nowhere near as severe as she