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?"

Elijah. My mom loves having heart-to-hearts with us. We're not just mother and sons; we're also

level, yet he couldn't! He too wished to have heart-to-hearts with Elijah, to be both a father and a friend, but he never had the

does she talk about

and understanding, just a bit quiet and not too expressive.

wants Elijah

Elliot immediately retorted, "Are you suggesting my mom wants

Elliot had hit

you won't let my mom see Elijah? How

a five-year-old! Emmett was nearly scared to tears by

you've upset two people at once! From my mom's perspective, because she and your son like each other, you assume she wants to take him away, which is a huge misunderstanding! You've completely forgotten who it was that introduced my mom to Elijah in the first place! And why! Would you be happy if my mom didn't like Elijah, or if Elijah didn't like my 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 angry! Elijah was raised by you; he loves you

a complex expression for a while

know Elijah has said

"Elijah told