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

shrugged. “Yep.”

were groans all

him off? Can’t we just… I don’t know, try to cheer

get the boss to crack a smile, I swear I’d give him my

more than just good intentions.”

of Elysia. But Elysia’s hostility towards Tarquin was so palpable, she saw him as

would reach out to him.

the way he was, prideful and aloof, that was out of the question. After reaching out only to get rebuffed harshly by Elysia

of them too stubborn for their own good meant the

kids were too worried about Elysia to

cook Elysia’s

in the book to bring a smile to her face.

side, offering silent support. Elysia could always count on waking up

heartache and reassurance. “Elliot, what time

the afternoon. Thirsty,

Elliot helped her sit up, propping a pillow behind