Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 564

Tarquin gently pulled a tissue from the box, dabbing at Emmett's runny nose and tear-streaked cheeks before scooping him up into his arms. "You and Evan keep on sleeping, I'll take care of him."

With the bedside lamp switched off and the inner door carefully closed behind him, Tarquin cradled Emmett and moved towards the hospital bed in the dimly lit room, his voice soft and soothing.

"Look, your mommy wasn't gobbled up by monsters. She's just sleeping soundly, and so is Elijah. They're both okay, no need to be scared."

Rubbing his eyes, Emmett peered at Elysia lying in the bed. Reaching out, he gently touched Elysia, whispering, "Mommy's warm."

Tarquin couldn't help but chuckle. Of course, she was warm; she was very much alive.

the time you wake up, she'll probably be awake too. Don't worry, I'll protect her, Elijah, and all of you.

and snuggling

patted his back and

the door, relieved to see Emmett had stopped crying. They watched Tarquin, seeing him in a new light, almost like a nurturing father, and

a moment before speaking up, "Bro, I've decided to give him an extra point! For

"Yeah! Agreed!" Elliot responded.

of Tarquin's secret kiss. Had they known, they might have reconsidered those

kiss lingered. He wasn't naive; despite never being in love

fueled by alcohol, that he realized his feelings for her were unlike those for

deliberately distanced himself, conflicted over his