Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 266

As they trekked up the hill, Tarquin, in a bid to break the silence, initiated a conversation.

"What did you tell her?"

"It's a secret."

Tarquin pursed his lips, deciding not to pry further and switched topics, "Elijah, were you mad at Dad this morning?"

Elliot knew exactly what he was referring to and admitted openly, "You were rude to her, and I didn't like it."

"Elysia? Because I glared at her?"

"Yeah, I won't allow you to glare at her, to give her the cold shoulder! She's nice to me, so of course, I'll be nice to her too. She looks out for me, so I'll protect her. Besides, women are often at a disadvantage, and she's both innocent and kind. She deserves to be treated well."

Tarquin fell silent for a few seconds before asking, "What if she has feelings for Dad?"

"Huh? She has feelings for you?"

"She likes me."

outright, finding the idea

doesn't like him. If it weren't for Elijah, she'd stay as

liking. That's

the crazy idea that she likes

of mixed emotions, especially since Elliot's laughter was so apparent. He hadn't seen his

saying 'what

you'd be the luckiest

"Huh?"

ever looked your way, that'd be your good fortune," Elliot

even more complex. Elijah's world revolved around his mom, showing resistance towards other women, fearing they might take her place. He had thought Elijah would

like her that much?" Tarquin

his expression earnest,

aback, "So much that you'd be okay if she took your mom's place, if I was

and only, yet

Elysia truly liked him, wanted to be with him,

her well. If you make her unhappy, I'll be the first to stand