Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 259

Before Elysia could even utter a word, he went on, "I don't know if it's because of that kiss last time that got you mixed up, so let's clear the air tonight. You know the reason behind that sudden kiss as much as I do. We're adults, and it's normal to have certain... urges. Sometimes things get out of hand, but that doesn't mean I have feelings for you.

Let me say this one last time tonight - my heart belongs to Elijah's mom and no one else. Alive or not, she's the only one I'll ever want. I'll wait for her, till Elijah's all grown up, till my dying day. No one else comes close, including you! No matter what you do, it's never going to happen between us. So whatever motive you had approaching me, drop it tonight. I'm not a saint, and I hate repeating myself. It's best you don't mess with me."

Elysia was livid, every word he said felt like a slap in the face.

If she had harbored any such intentions, she might have accepted the blame.

But she didn't!

All she wanted was to see if he was that wild man from years ago!

Swallowing her pride like a bitter pill, Elysia's eyes reddened as she retorted, "Rest assured, I don't fancy you that much! My interest in you is purely because of Elijah! Hope you keep your word and never spare me another glance!"

With those words, she turned and left.

Back in the study, she buried herself under the covers, tears streaming down her face.

harsh words, and at herself for

all guns blazing, only to leave with her tail between her

shameless and disrespectful hurt more

seeped through the walls

cordial relationship with her for Elijah's sake,

cried herself to sleep, while Tarquin spent the night

...

day, before dawn, there was noise in the

had returned

in the living room, a mix of surprise and concern on his face as he looked at Elijah, "When did you go out?" Elliot instinctively

This was his dad!

he and

mentioned before, it was with

that Tarquin was his dad and still alive, he felt a mix of anticipation

doesn't yearn for their father's presence, no matter how tough they act. Anger

He was Elliot, not Evan, always composed. He planned to observe Tarquin with