Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 312

Elijah was never one to warm up to strangers easily, but something about Emmett felt different, almost inviting.

He took the initiative, "Hey, I'm Elijah. Nice to meet you."

"Nice, nice! Welcome, and thanks for joining our big, crazy family."

"Thanks for... me?"

"Yeah, your presence just brings this vibe of happiness, man. It's all you, so thank you for that."

Elijah paused, feeling as if a ray of sunshine had suddenly warmed his heart. Emmett's warmth and friendliness touched him deeply. It felt as if he had unlocked a door to a world he never knew, one filled with vibrant colors and life.

Elijah's heart was warmed, but at that moment-

Tarquin's heart was cold as ice!

After all, unlike Emmett, who was rational and harbored a complex blend of resentment and familial affection for Tarquin, Evan only had disdain for him. Not an ounce of love. In his eyes, anyone who loved his mom was a friend, anyone who hurt her, well, they were the enemy.

"Please, just be quiet. I need some peace."

you keep it down for a bit? I'm trying

"Don't speak!"

you not keep

son's words to him after getting in the car. Four sentences,

son's tone; Elijah

"Elijah..."

scratched his head in irritation. After a

for so long, way too long! It's

big brother had said, "Tarquin's your dad, you can't hit him!" Hitting him would mean disappointing his mom, and he didn't want to bring shame to her. So, for his mom's sake, he tried his best to

pushing him to speak, and he was

still fuming internally when Tarquin was already stunned

you want to hit

really do!" Evan clenched his teeth, "So, behave, and

was genuinely angry now,

not your Elijah!" Evan

do you think you are, calling yourself

"I don't want to talk to