Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 353

Elysia scooped another spoonful of the creamy yogurt and brought it to Tarquin's lips, which he accepted and ate. It was a small act, but it greatly encouraged her. With determination, she continued, spoon after spoon, until the whole cup of yogurt had vanished into Tarquin's stomach.

It reminded her of taking care of Elliot, Evan, and Emmett, as she gently wiped the corners of his mouth with a napkin.

"All done. Now, lie back and get some rest," she said, standing up to leave. However, Tarquin suddenly grabbed her wrist. His movement was swift, yet gentle, showing no intention to hurt.

Elysia wasn't afraid; after all, this wasn't the first time he had grabbed her. She was merely curious.

"What's wrong?" she asked.

Tarquin furrowed his brows, struggling for a moment before managing to say, "Don't go."

Don't go? Elysia's eyes widened in surprise. She couldn't stay with him indefinitely.

She needed her sleep!

Besides, there were boundaries between men and women!

Elysia declined, "You... you need to get some sleep. I'll just be in the bathroom."

excuse, she made her escape,

hearing him plead with her to

Blossom Blythe, with her

a quick bathroom trip, Elysia returned to her study

lay awake, unable to see Elysia return before the effects of alcohol lulled him into a drowsy state, caught between dreams and

of winter, surrounded

jacket, squatted before him, affectionately pinching

be a good boy at preschool. Eat well, play nicely

Elizabeth, his expression and demeanor a spitting image of

to part, he wore an

to go

you happy there?"

childish!" he replied with a

age where preschool is a must. You can't just

He frowned deeper, insisting,

the first to pick me up after school,

one there. Mommy always keeps her

pinky finger. He found the gesture childish but

he reluctantly say goodbye to Elizabeth and followed the