Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 323

Tarquin's focus shifted to Elliot. He observed Elliot, thoughts drifting to the mature and composed Elijah he remembered from the family gathering. Yet, facing Elliot now... Tarquin dismissed his doubts and asked,

"Did I make your mom cry?"

"Yeah, you called her tonight and told her she couldn't see Elijah anymore. She was really upset."

"...She told you guys?"

"We had just gotten home when you called. Mom was crying a lot."

Tarquin frowned, "You all know about Elijah?"

"Mhm."

"Does she often talk about Elijah with you?"

My mom loves having heart-to-hearts with us. We're not just

heart-to-hearts with Elijah, to be both a father and a friend, but he never had the chance! Elijah didn't like talking to him,

she

too expressive. She also

she wants Elijah to be her

suggesting my mom wants to take

at Elliot. Clearly, Elliot had hit a

is why you won't let my

called childish by a five-year-old! Emmett was nearly scared to tears by his look,

mom? By keeping her from seeing Elijah, she's both hurt and angry, probably cursing you in her mind! From Elijah's perspective, he finally found someone he likes, but you cruelly keep them apart. He must be angry, very

with a complex expression

know Elijah has said these things

openly, "Elijah told me