Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 616

Tarquin furrowed his brow, deep in thought. If Elliot came to talk about this, why was Elysia nervous?

It dawned on him that Elysia had no clue about his plans to buy a house!

"What exactly is your relationship with Elysia?" he quizzed.

Keith shot back, "What do you think it is?"

After locking eyes for a few tense seconds, Keith broke the silence, "We're just a parent and a teacher, but I've got a thing for her."

Tarquin's face transformed instantly, his gaze sharpening like a blade, icy and cutting.

With an air of calm, Keith continued, "That's why I'm sorry, but I can't sell you the house. I bought it because of her. I want to pursue her." Tarquin's lips tightened, his complexion turning stormy, his tone frosty, "You better stay away from her!"

"Oh? And why's that?"

worthy of her

a decent guy with a stable job. I can bring home the bacon and do the chores. More importantly, not only do I fancy her, but I also have a soft spot for Elliot, Evan, and Emmett. I genuinely want

a cigarette, and lit it with a flick of

a snap, he tossed the lighter on the

sell me the house at a high price, and I'll throw in another one for free. Disappear from Elysia, Elliot, Evan, and

Bradford, but I'm not taking the path you're offering. I care for her, and

his pocket

him the device, and

in, and said, "I've actually been into her for

next sent Tarquin into a

he threw a punch

turned the bug back on, touched the blood at the corner of his mouth, and challenged, "Who are you to dictate who I can or cannot