Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 227

Tarquin was buried in paperwork, the air in the office thick and warm. He had shrugged off his blazer, now just in a dark shirt with sleeves rolled up to his elbows, revealing muscled forearms and an expensive wristwatch.

Hunched over his desk, his brow was furrowed, back ramrod straight.

His attractive hands clenched a pen, signing his name with a flourish at the bottom of the document before looking up, annoyance evident in his tone. “What’s got your feathers all ruffled now?”

“Ms. Thome…

Before Lowell could finish, Tarquin snapped, “Didn’t I make myself clear? Don’t bring her up in my presence!”

“But, Ms. Thome, she…”

Out!

‘Tarquin…”

“Get out!”

Tarquin’s fury seemed to shake the very foundations of the room, sending Lowell scampering out in a hurry.

The others crowded around him. “Lowell, any luck? Can we get the day off?”

Lowell shook his head in defeat. “Back to the grind, folks.”

God, is there no one

just sighed. Ms. Thome could have been

well for Elijah, but without Tarquin’s word,

no hard feelings. Just return

was back with the untouched meal.

immediately calling Lowell, “Why was the meal returned? Why can’t Elijah have it?” Lowell was at a loss for words, stammering, “Elijah’s meals… need his father’s approval.

clear. It

Elysia tried calling him, only

And again.

And then blocked.

back, “Please, just get

on Tarquin’s desk with the speaker on, “Ms. Thorne for you.” Then dashed off without looking

listening?” Elysia’s voice filled the room.

Tarquin’s frown deepened.

as she shouted, “Say something! Don’t play dead!

“Stay out of my business! Don’t harass me!”

already unleashing her fury, “Harassing you? Dream on! If it wasn’t for Elijah, do you think I’d bother contacting you? And you dare hang up on

“You…”

can’t even care for him because of your petty feelings! Are you even a man? A father? You won’t let Elijah have the food I sent over. Have you ever thought about it from his perspective? He’s

you say? You sent food for