Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 223

Chapter 223

Tarquin was buried in paperwork, not even bothering to lift his head. “Mhm.”

Lowell’s lips twitched slightly. “You know, you haven’t spent the evening with Elijah in ages.”

“Is there anything wrong with Elijah?” Tarquin finally looked up, his expression serious.

Lowell hurriedly said, “Nothing’s wrong with Elijah. I just meant… don’t you think he might be getting a bit upset, you not being home and all?”

Tarquin went back to his documents. “He won’t be

Lowell rubbed his temple. “Tarquin, let’s just take a break, yeah? You keep pushing like this, I’m worried you’ll run yourself into the ground”

Tarquin looked up at Lowell, clearly annoyed. “Whoever can’t hack it can take a hike! No one’s forcing them to work overtime! Everyone, out! But I want these reports on my desk before work tomorrow. I need to review them.”

Lowell left the CEO’s office looking defeated and was immediately swarmed by his colleagues.

still at it tonight?”

shrugged. “Yep.”

groans

boss? Did someone tick him off? Can’t we

anyone can get the boss to crack a smile, I swear I’d

“Sometimes, it takes more

towards Tarquin was so palpable, she saw him as

out to him. Not to mention trying to

the first move? With the way he was, prideful and aloof, that was out of the question. After reaching out only to get rebuffed harshly by Elysia multiple times, there was no way he’d do

for their own good

too worried about Elysia to even think about

was on a mission to cook

trick in the book to bring a

stayed by her side, offering silent support. Elysia could always count on waking up to see

of heartache and reassurance. “Elliot,

the afternoon.

and Elliot helped her sit up, propping a pillow