Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 232

Tarquin’s mood plummeted as he read Gideon’s reply. It was clear as day that Gideon was using the ceremony as leverage against him and Elijah.

“Let’s not respond for now,” he decided, ending the call and lighting up a cigarette to calm his nerves.

The current state of affairs made it impossible for Elijah to participate in the speech and acknowledgment ceremony. It would only serve to turn him into the butt of their jokes. And if the stress triggered another episode…

Suddenly, a crash from the living room cut his thoughts short. Tarquin quickly snuffed out his cigarette and rushed to investigate.

Elijah stood at the kitchen doorway, surrounded by the remnants of a shattered ceramic spoon.

“Are you okay, Elijah? Did you hurt yourself?” Tarquin asked, rushing over.

Elijah shook his head.

“Why were you trying to get a spoon by yourself? What did you need it for?” Tarquin inquired,

eat,” Elijah

remember what I told you just now?” Tarquin prodded after a pause.

slightly, taking a moment before responding, “I want to meet her, but only if there’s

a beat. Was Elijah

chuckle, the tension from before

significant step forward, something Tarquin

for.

him over, he thought with a

like this. You can see for yourself if there’s anything to worry about. Eat now, and I’ll contact her to arrange a meeting,” Tarquin assured Elijah, who then nodded in agreement.

laying out the array of dishes Elysia had prepared, Tarquin couldn’t help but watch Elijah eat with a sense of fatherly contentment. It was a simple joy to see his child eat

finished, Tarquin asked, “When do you want to see

Elijah

tried to reach out to Elysia, he realized he had blocked her number in a moment

attempted to make contact, only to

frustration, Tarquin reached out via WhatsApp, trying to salvage some dignity by claiming it was Lowell’s