Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 391

No matter if Elysia is my real mom or not, or if she's the woman Dad's been searching for, I like her, and she likes me. That means we're family!

I want this mom, and I want a complete family. Even if she's not the woman Dad's been looking for, can't Dad try to like her for me?"

Tarquin was taken aback by his son's words, "You want me to be with her? What if she's not your mom, and your real mom comes back? What then?" "Whether Mom comes back or not has nothing to do with you being with her."

Tarquin frowned, "I promised your mom I'd make her the happiest and most dignified woman in the world!"

Elijah challenged, "So, she can't be happy or dignified without marrying you? Only marrying you makes her happy and dignified? Dad, isn't that a bit narcissistic?!"

Tarquin was left speechless by his son's retort, "..."

Elijah continued, "Taking responsibility doesn't necessarily mean marrying Mom. Just like paying back a favor doesn't have to mean committing your life. Maybe your insistence on marrying her is actually her misfortune."

Tarquin's lips moved, but he didn't know how to argue back.

especially since they had been intimate; it seemed right

want Dad to be with her. Of course, I won't force you, Dad. I just hope you can try. If after trying, you

"I didn't say I wouldn't

he bear to make his

"So, you agree?"

a long moment, then glanced inside the room, "Did she teach you to say

doesn't even like you, why would she tell me to say

Tarquin frowned again, "..."

pushed, "So, do you

into his son's hopeful eyes, felt as if he had lost

it's settled. From today, Dad will

reluctantly and confused,

gentleman's word is his bond. Since you agreed, Dad, you have to follow through! I'll be watching! Don't let