Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 602

As soon as the call connected, Tarquin launched into his threat, "If you don't spill the beans, tomorrow I'll let Elysia in on your little secret." Elliot was speechless. A threat right off the bat-it was clear Tarquin was on edge.

Sensing something was off in his tone, Elliot asked, "First off, why are you so eager to dig up dirt? What does this have to do with Mom?" Tarquin frowned, hesitated for a moment, then got straight to the point, "What does Elysia see in him, anyway?"

Elliot was taken aback, "Who told you Mom has a thing for him?"

Tarquin shot back, "Why else would she have his kid if she didn't like him?"

Elliot pursed his lips, "So having a kid with someone automatically means she likes him? Ever heard of just plain parental love?"

Tarquin looked puzzled, "So, you mean, Elysia doesn't like him?"

Elliot paused for a couple of seconds, "I don't want to talk about him. If you're so curious, go ask Mom."

"I have, but she doesn't want to talk about it."

"Neither do I."

something unforgivable to Elysia? Why is it that neither of you wants to talk about him? Was he a deadbeat? A total

does Mom liking him have to do with you? Why are you so

few seconds of silence, Tarquin admitted,

a mixture of anger, sadness, and a

isn't into you? Are you

the harsh truth had

grunted in frustration, and Elliot

was so off tonight; finding

Tarquin added, "I just want to know what Elysia's type is. And how do I not measure

Elliot was speechless.

when he eventually finds out that

"I can't give you the details now, and threats won't work on me. But pitying your sorry state, I'll tell you this- you still have a

"What do you mean?"

attitude towards you has changed a lot. She might not like you now,

if a

right. As long as Elysia didn't hate him, there