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.

try to get some more sleep. By the time you wake up, she'll probably be awake too. Don't worry, I'll protect her, Elijah, and

a sleepy voice, nodding and

Emmett in his arms, Tarquin gently patted his back and rocked

Evan peeked through the crack of the door, relieved to see Emmett had stopped crying. They watched Tarquin, seeing him in a new light, almost

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

"Yeah! Agreed!" Elliot responded.

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

He wasn't naive;

feelings had started. It was after a close encounter, fueled by alcohol, that he realized his feelings

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