Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 587

Elysia's breath caught, and her eyes widened in sheer shock. She clearly hadn't expected that question.

Seeing her reaction, Tarquin's chest heaved with anger, and it took a moment for him to compose himself before speaking. "Back at the precinct, we made a bet. We agreed that if I got out, you'd honestly answer one question for me. If you lie, you'll never strike it rich! Now, I'm asking you, do you actually like me or not?"

Elysia blinked, her face a picture of confusion as she shook her head and admitted, "No, I don't."

Tarquin felt as if an invisible hand had clenched his heart, the pain so intense he could barely breathe. "Not even a little bit?"

Elysia, cautious, replied, "No, not at all."

Tarquin was a portrait of devastation, all his earlier excitement and joy wiped clean. His heart sank, shattering into pieces on the floor. The room fell into a dreadful silence.

worlds apart in expression. One looked as though he'd been dealt a grievous blow, a complete sense of defeat enveloping

breath to steady himself before answering. The call was from Keaton. "Tarquin, I just heard about Elijah's situation, and I'm on my way to the hospital. Are you there now?" "Don't bother! I'll come to you!" Tarquin pocketed his phone and, with a last pained

figure, utterly baffled. Her brain was slow on the uptake, still trying to process what had just happened. He was mad because she planned to take Elijah away from Jindale City, which was understandable! But why did

of her child, a truth she was unwilling to admit? And why

Good Lord,

her fingers through her hair, reaching for her phone to call Blossom and spill her guts. But she wasn't entirely sure, how could she even begin to explain

a whirlwind

and immediately started smoking in silence. His aura was so

it was all about Elijah, bombarding him with a flurry of comments. But whether it was about Elijah or cursing Gideon, Tarquin just smoked in silence,

and she even passed out from exhaustion trying to save Elijah. Honestly, she truly loves Elijah." Tarquin's expression darkened ominously, his irritation palpable as he gritted his teeth.

"Are you upset