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

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 a soft spot for Elliot, Evan, and Emmett. I genuinely want to pursue her, to give her and the kids

at his tie, pulled out a cigarette,

snap, he tossed

an out. Forget about Elysia, sell me the house at a high price, and I'll throw in

the proposition, "Why should I follow your directions? Sorry, Mr. Bradford, but I'm not taking the path you're offering. I care for her, and her

his pocket and turned

and the kids were eavesdropping on their

bug, Keith smirked, leaned in, and said, "I've actually been into her for a while

whispered next sent Tarquin into a frenzy, his face contorting with

he threw a punch

the bug back on, touched the blood at the corner of his mouth, and challenged, "Who are you to dictate who I can