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

shrugged. “Yep.”

were groans all around.

asked mournfully, “What’s gotten into the boss? Did someone tick him off? Can’t we just… I don’t know, try to

to crack a smile, I swear

“Sometimes, it takes more

was so palpable, she saw him as

to him. Not to mention trying

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

for their

too worried about Elysia to even think

cook

in the book to bring a smile

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

felt a mix of heartache and reassurance. “Elliot, what

in the afternoon. Thirsty,

sit up, propping a pillow