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 of her

to differ. I'm single, we're around the same age, I'm 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

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

snap, he tossed

he spoke, "I'll give you an out. Forget about Elysia, sell me the house at a high price, and I'll throw in another one for free. Disappear from Elysia,

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

from his pocket

device, and the kids

smirked, leaned in, and said, "I've actually

next sent Tarquin into a frenzy,

cigarette, he threw a punch without

are you to dictate who I can or cannot like?!" Tarquin,