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!"

weren't, he'd have realized Mommy was the one he's

Smart yet foolish?

ask more when Elijah cut him off, "Don't ask me, I don't want to

over to her with concern. Tarquin, curiosity yet unsatisfied, followed and asked half-heartedly,

right through him,

Elijah's level, she asked gently, "Those dark circles are quite something. Did you sleep poorly

a few times,

heart aching, tenderly caressed his face, "It's still early; go rest a bit more. I'll call you when breakfast is

can help

guy shot Tarquin a look,

Elysia quickly said, "You should go sleep too.

he followed

apron, turned with a look

million in there, for

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