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."

it that neither of you wants to talk about him? Was he a deadbeat?

liking him have to do with you? Why are you

few seconds of silence, Tarquin admitted, "Elysia doesn't

of anger, sadness, and a

you ages ago Mom isn't into you? Are you just now coming to

truth had only

grunted in frustration, and

off tonight; finding out Mom didn't

know what Elysia's type is. And how do I not measure up to

Elliot was speechless.

he eventually finds out

give you the details now, and threats won't work on me. But pitying your sorry

"What do you mean?"

not like you now, but at least she doesn't hate you. And with just you by her side,

gleamed, as if a

Elysia didn't hate him, there