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.

groans

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

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

more than just

because of Elysia. But Elysia’s hostility towards Tarquin was

way Elysia would reach out to him. Not to mention trying to

making 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

them too stubborn for their own good meant the

about Elysia to even think about school.

a mission to cook Elysia’s favorite comfort foods around

to bring a

simply stayed by her side, offering silent support. Elysia could

of heartache and reassurance. “Elliot, what time

four in the

helped her sit up, propping a