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.

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

a sleepy voice, nodding and snuggling against Tarquin's shoulder, drifting back

with Emmett in his arms, Tarquin gently patted his back

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

before speaking up, "Bro, I've

"Yeah! Agreed!" Elliot responded.

down to sleep, blissfully unaware of Tarquin's secret kiss. Had they known, they

his stolen kiss lingered. He wasn't naive; despite never being in love before, he recognized his feelings for Elysia were real and beyond his control.

was after a close encounter, fueled by alcohol, that he realized his feelings for her were unlike those for any other woman. Dreams of intimacy only confirmed his

he deliberately distanced himself, conflicted over his emotions because of Elijah's