Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 689

Elysia didn't get home to Future Community until after 10 p.m.

Tarquin had been reluctant to let her go; parting with her felt like leaving a piece of his heart behind. But Elysia hadn't seen her kids in over a day and was missing them terribly.

Besides, she believed that even in a relationship, it wasn't healthy to be glued to each other's side every minute of the day. So, she insisted on going home.

As soon as their car rolled into Future Community, Tarquin's mood visibly darkened, his brows knitting together in displeasure.

The reason? Keith. The very thought of him was enough to sour Tarquin's mood.

Elysia mistakenly thought his unhappiness was due to their imminent separation and tried to console him,

"We'll see each other again tomorrow."

"... Yeah."

Parking in front of building number 10, Tarquin turned to her, his voice suddenly gentle and filled with affection, "Elysia."

Elysia froze, her heart skipping a beat at the sound of her name spoken so tenderly.

"What's up?"

seriously, "Can you wait a moment before going up? I'd like to talk to you about Keith." They had been too caught up in each other since yesterday to bring up Keith, not wanting to ruin the wonderful time they were having. But now that they had a

twinge of

like him!

I want to hear your

was forthright

To me, he's just someone I know but don't have a close relationship with. I have no intention of getting involved

share your

"What do you

you share everything with him, even the reason why I can't move

shocked,

He seemed pretty proud of it, almost like he was showing

Elysia frowned,

found out by accident! The last thing I want is

furrowed, "Is he using

clear boundaries partly because of this. I'm worried he'll spill my

you because I don't like you. I'm just not ready to share yet.