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.

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

nodding and snuggling against Tarquin's shoulder, drifting

gently patted

Emmett had stopped crying. They watched Tarquin, seeing him in a new light, almost

a moment before speaking up, "Bro, I've decided to

"Yeah! Agreed!" Elliot responded.

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

lingered. He wasn't naive; despite never being in love before, he recognized his feelings

after a close encounter, fueled by alcohol, that he

he deliberately distanced himself, conflicted over his