Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 307

Elliot's feelings for Tarquin couldn't hold a candle to those Elijah had. In a gentle whisper, he said, "Mommy won't stay here for long, buddy. If you wanna stick with Daddy, you can't always be by Mommy's side."

"Can't Mommy just... not leave?"

"I'm afraid that's not an option. What happened back then hurt her too deeply. She just can't bear to stay."

"What if Daddy realizes his mistakes, apologizes, and even falls for Mommy again?"

Elliot paused for a moment before speaking, "That would depend on Mommy. If she forgives him and falls for him, too, she might stay. But that's a long shot. He hurt Mommy too deeply! And as it stands, he doesn't have feelings for Mommy, making an apology seem unlikely."

Elijah quickly said, "That's because Daddy doesn't know Mommy is the one he's been searching for all along. If he knew, he'd change his attitude towards Mommy right away."

they knew, Tarquin would surely go all out to win Mommy over. But his doing so might not stem from genuine love but rather

and wanting to give us a complete family, might settle for Tarquin out of desperation. That's not what we want, and it's certainly not

fall for each other without knowing the full truth. The kind of love that's genuine, without any other factors involved. Tarquin wouldn't need to feel guilty or obligated to make up for the past by taking responsibility for Mommy!

other genuinely, without any external factors, that's when Mommy can truly be

again, more vigorously.

know

"Yeah!"

sad, Elliot comforted him, "I know you're eager to tell Tarquin the truth, but the timing isn't right yet. Even though Evan and I aren't exactly

and Tarquin more time to bond. Let's see if any feelings

and then I'll make