Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 413

Nola pouted and went silent.

"...So, tell me again about what happened with Tarquin tonight. I want all the details," Aileen insisted.

After a mumbled recount from Nola, Aileen frowned and said, "I told you it was a bad idea to go after him. And look what happened! Not only did he not forgive you, but he's also more annoyed with you now!"

"What... What do I do now?!"

"Don't panic. Remember, you're Elijah's lifesaver. He can't ignore you forever. Besides, he's still worked things out between the Bradford Group and the Slater family. Now, listen to me. Your next move is to get on Elysia's good side."

Nola was shocked, "Get on Elysia's good side? The same woman you just told me to ignore in favor of Tarquin?"

Aileen explained, "Getting close to Elysia is a move for Tarquin! Since she's taking care of Elijah, winning her over means you'll be closer to both of them. Plus, you'll be able to keep an eye on her every move."

"But Tarquin warned me to stay away from Elysia!"

He didn't say you couldn't

want to

to her and she's still hostile, that's on her. Tarquin will see

a few times, "Okay! I'll

of her sons attend Sunshine Daycare. Make a donation to their school, win over those little rascals, and you'll naturally get closer to

eyes twinkling with determination, "Mom, I

voice laden with advice, "In situations like these, never panic. Always remember your ultimate goal and don't stray from the path. Think about it; once you've got Tarquin, dealing with Elysia will be

visit the

who tipped you off about Elijah years

do you ask,

let out a

"Concerned about what?"

only reason you're seen as Elijah's savior is because of that