Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 640

Keith's eyes twinkled with mischief before he broke into a grin and asked, "So, you've mistaken me for Elijah's dad, huh?"

Elysia felt her cheeks burn with embarrassment.

Keith's laughter softened the awkward moment. "Seems like Ms. Thorne has fallen for him. That's great. He is the kids' father, after all. If you two got together, it would be like a family reunion. Best wishes to you both."

Elysia's eyes widened in shock at Keith's words, nearly forgetting that he knew her secret! It was a reminder that she couldn't afford to get too close or offend him easily.

"Our family situation is a bit... complicated," Elysia managed to say.

"I know, Elliot filled me in. Don't worry, your secret is safe with me. I won't gossip or spill anything. I'll help you keep it under wraps," Keith reassured her.

Elysia thanked him politely, then asked why he had come over.

Keith had brought over a cake, apologizing for dampening the mood when he first moved in and wanting to make amends.

looking for a way to decline the cake

"Keith?"

on the latest gossip with Elysia and Tarquin, so Keith's presence took

a brief exchange at the door, Blossom warmly invited

kids, hearing Keith's voice, came to greet him. "Hey, brought you guys some cake," Keith

on in, let's chat

off about him. She remembered someone's warning and preferred the kids not to

say, we can talk in the

worry, Mommy, we'll be quick! We won't give Keith a hard time!" Elliot assured her, dragging Keith into the playroom and

Keith enthusiastically, only

agreed on their approach toward Keith after returning from the ice cream

reasons. Firstly, Keith knew their secret, so they couldn't afford to alienate him. Secondly, after returning from the ice cream parlor, Elliot had done some digging but found nothing suspicious about Keith, which meant they needed to keep him close to uncover

know about