Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 546

"Sure, I'll handle it. Why don't you grab a bite to keep your strength up? Just holler if you need me; I'll be just upstairs."

"Alright, go on then. I've got the kids. Knock 'em dead! And hey, if you can't get it sorted, give me a shout, I'll come down and we'll tackle it together. Oh, and try not to get into a brawl, let's win them over with reason!"

Tarquin: "...Got it."

After he left, Elysia took the kids over to the pastry section.

The Bradford family's selection of sweets was truly something else, making the average bakery look like child's play. The pastries, fresh from the oven, were a feast for both the eyes and the stomach.

Evan and Emmett were practically drooling.

But Elysia was cautious, not fully trusting the Bradfords just yet.

She did a quick safety check to make sure everything was up to snuff before letting the kids dive in.

"Oh, this is so good! Mom, you have to try this."

up a piece of ice cream cake with a look of pure joy, eager to

bite

her mouth, perfectly sweet -

in approval. Tarquin was right. The family might have its issues, but the

Emmett said,

"Don't worry about me, kiddo. Pick

choose their treats, while Elysia watched from

had pastries this

with condescension, as if

of elegantly dressed women, eyed Elysia with

at the arrival

never had pastries this good; I've also never seen people this

offense," Elysia shot

"You..."

enjoying pastries while we can't stand you. Are you clueless or just

make a spectacle? And since when does not being liked mean I should

Do you