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.

he still at it tonight?”

just shrugged. “Yep.”

were groans all

into the boss? Did someone tick him off? Can’t we just… I don’t know, try

in, “If anyone can get the boss to crack a smile, I swear I’d give

more than just good

was upset because of Elysia. But Elysia’s hostility towards Tarquin was so palpable, she saw him as nothing short

reach out to him. Not to mention trying

that was out of the question. After reaching out only to get rebuffed harshly by Elysia multiple times, there was

their

were too worried about Elysia to even think

a mission to cook Elysia’s favorite

every trick in the book to bring a smile to her face.

one, simply stayed by her side, offering silent support. Elysia could always count on waking

mix of heartache and reassurance. “Elliot, what time is it?”

the

sit up, propping a pillow behind her.