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.

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

He took a deep 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

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 he ask what he

if not the reluctant father of her child, a truth she was unwilling to admit? And why did he ask if she liked him? She'd honestly answered no, so why was

it wasn't just about Elijah. He was also upset that she didn't like him! Good Lord, could he actually have feelings for her? This was... Elysia's heart raced, shocked and bewildered. But why would he like

for her phone to call Blossom and spill her guts. But she wasn't entirely sure, how could she even begin to explain to Blossom? He'd only

was a whirlwind of

in pieces, arrived at Blissful Uncle's Bar and immediately started smoking

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

Honestly, she truly loves Elijah." Tarquin's expression darkened

"Are you upset because Elysia doesn't