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.

at it tonight?”

shrugged. “Yep.”

groans all around.

boss? Did someone tick him off?

crack

it takes more than

hostility towards Tarquin was so palpable, she saw

way Elysia would reach out to him. Not

out of the question. After

for their own good meant the problem remained

the kids were too worried about Elysia to even think about

mission to cook Elysia’s favorite comfort

in the book to bring a smile to her face.

the quiet one, simply stayed by her side, offering silent support. Elysia could always count on waking up to see him there.

and reassurance. “Elliot, what time

four in the

her sit up,