Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 230

Tarquin wanted to give Elysia the health supplements to repay her kindness with his own thoughtful gesture, ensuring they were even–steven.

As he walked in, Heath made a quick exit, mentioning something about heading over to the villa to whip up a comforting soup for Elysia.

Elijah, who had been gazing out the window, seemed to sense Tarquin’s arrival, turning his head at the sound. The sight of the food container in Tarquin’s hands subtly shifted his expression, a flicker of eagerness passing through his eyes.

Without a word, Tarquin set the container on the dining table and proceeded to open it. Elijah, catching the cue, washed his hands and took his seat at the table, clearly looking forward to the meal.

However, Tarquin didn’t immediately serve the food. Instead, he sat down across from Elijah, his gaze

serious and intent.

the weather, which is why she couldn’t cook for you,” Tarquin began, referring to Elysia. “She wanted me to

prompting Tarquin

one at that. You’ve met her

furrowed slightly at the mention of Elysia, clearly recalling

off, I want to make it crystal clear: there’s nothing between her and me. We’re just friends, and if it weren’t for you, our paths would rarely cross. She’s cooking for you because she cares, and as a man, if you can’t accept her kindness or even stand to be around her, then you shouldn’t accept her generosity. It’s only fair. No one should be expected to offer their

return.”

Tarquin held his gaze,

understand that love and care should be mutual. And more than that, I’m hoping Elysia can do more than just cook for you. Maybe, just maybe, she can help heal some of the pain you’re carrying,

her meals, no matter how much you might want to. It wouldn’t be right, not if you can’t offer her

from Elijah as a symbolic gesture. He was trying to teach a hard lesson, one steeped in love and long–term thinking, knowing all too well

deepened, clearly upset by the turn