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.

One looked as though he'd been dealt a grievous blow, a complete sense of defeat enveloping him. The other was cautious,

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 you!" Tarquin pocketed his phone and, with a last pained look at

trying to process what had just happened. He was mad because she planned to take

not the reluctant father of her child, a truth she was unwilling to admit? And why did he ask

Elijah away? No, 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

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 to Blossom? He'd

a whirlwind of panic and

and immediately started smoking in silence. His aura was so icy, he almost scared off all the patrons, resembling a walking,

with a flurry of comments. But whether it was about Elijah or cursing Gideon, Tarquin just

heard it was Elysia who came through again, 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

"Are you upset because Elysia doesn't love