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?"

not worthy

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 to pursue her, to give

Tarquin yanked at his tie, pulled out a cigarette, and lit it with a

tossed

sell me the house at a high price, and

I follow your directions? Sorry, Mr. Bradford, but I'm not taking the path you're offering.

Keith pulled out a bug from his pocket and turned it

given him the device, and

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

whispered next sent Tarquin into a

cigarette, he threw a punch

his mouth, and challenged, "Who are you to dictate who I can or cannot like?!" Tarquin, driven to