Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 449

"Daddy, Mommy's hurt. How can you not care about her?!" Elijah frowned, his voice tinged with accusation.

Tarquin turned to look at his son, a thought crossing his mind: Ignorance is bliss.

This was the most direct impression he had of Elysia. Clumsy and naive, yet she had given birth to sons who were nothing short of geniuses, each one more devoted to her than the last. Even Elijah treated her like she was his entire world, cherishing her beyond measure. It was like a fool being adored by a group of giants; the fool, blissfully unaware, yet somehow blessed.

Not wanting his son to be upset, Tarquin playfully ruffled his hair, trying to soothe him, "I was just teasing her. When she comes out, I'll check if it's bad, and if it is, I'll put some ointment on it."

That seemed to satisfy Elijah, who seriously reiterated, "Daddy, you need to step up your game and win Mommy over."

Tarquin couldn't help but inwardly sigh; winning her over was off the table. He swiftly changed the subject, "Elijah, have Elliot and Evan ever mentioned their daddy to you?"

"What about it?"

"They're both so smart, must have gotten it from their dad. I'm curious, what kind of man is he?"

Elijah scowled, "Smart when he needs to be, but oh, so foolish at other times!"

realized Mommy was the one he's been looking for all

Smart yet foolish?

more when Elijah cut him

Elijah finished speaking, Elysia emerged from the bathroom. The little guy immediately ran over to her with concern. Tarquin, curiosity yet unsatisfied, followed and asked half-heartedly, "Does

seeing right through him,

down to Elijah's level, she asked gently, "Those dark circles

up a few times,

face, "It's still early; go rest a bit

help

look, who then 'hmmed' in

room, Elysia quickly said, "You should

wasn't keen on being alone with him. But Tarquin didn't head back to his room. Instead, he followed her to the kitchen, not to assist but to lean against the doorway, handing Elysia

turned with a look of surprise,

million in

for using Elliot and Evan to track down some shady figures, Tarquin decided to compensate Elysia with some money for the trouble it brought