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.”

love of God, is there no one who can save us?”

could have been their savior…

word,

had to make a call, “Cancel the delivery, no hard feelings. Just return the meal as it was,

delivery guy was back with the

was beyond surprised when she found out, 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. And he’s… busy right now.”

clear. It was him blocking the meals!

tried calling him, only to be hung up

And again.

And then blocked.

called Lowell back, “Please, just get him

on Tarquin’s desk with the

you listening?” Elysia’s

Tarquin’s frown deepened.

livid as she shouted, “Say something! Don’t play dead! If you’re

he said, “Stay out of

up, Elysia was already unleashing her fury, “Harassing you? Dream on! If it wasn’t for Elijah, do

“You…”

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 been starving these past few days! Even if you despise me, think

you say? You sent food