Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 645

Elysia's palms were sweaty, her heart lodged in her throat as if it might leap out at any moment. Her lips moved without sound for an agonizing moment, and she found herself growing frustrated—frustrated with herself! She was always so bold in private, but when push came to shove, she'd fall apart. Just seeing him made her weak in the knees!

Remembering those sleepless nights, tossing and turning in frustration, Elysia gritted her teeth, lifted her chin, and stared him down, demanding, "Do you like me or not?!"

Tarquin was taken aback, clearly not expecting such a direct question. Looking at her furrowed brow, he couldn't tell if she was trying to save face or genuinely upset and questioning him. His heart was all over the place, hesitant to respond too quickly.

He'd noticed a change in Elysia's behavior towards him lately, as clear as day. She seemed to blush more around him, becoming more obedient, more trusting. When he said Keith was no good, she believed him without question. Even if she resisted kisses, her anger afterwards seemed more flustered than truly mad. This wasn't like her at all. He wasn't sure when the shift began, but there was no doubt in his mind that she had feelings for him.

his feelings known. Falling too deep made him cautious, afraid to speak his heart. But now she'd asked, and he couldn't lie and say

a moment's hesitation, Tarquin

heading their way. The fragile moment between them shattered. Elysia, already a bundle of nerves for having spoken up, felt

open the car door, and

have gone out to throw out the

catch Elysia's explanation, only hearing something about a last-minute school meeting. Then they parted ways, Elysia heading into the building, Blossom walking towards the south gate of the community. Elysia left in such a hurry, not

following after her. He adjusted his tie and lit a cigarette. He didn't pursue her, unsure