Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 698

It was crystal clear what he was up to - Tarquin was scheming to have a romantic day alone with Elysia, shooing the kids off with a clever distraction!

How could anyone say he was a devoted dad? Even a stand-in dad would do a better job!

Evan was having none of it, accusing Tarquin of high robbery, of whisking his beloved mom away right under his nose!

And he demanded Tarquin to bring his mom back, stat!

Lowell, ever the strategist, whipped out his phone with a grin, showing off a video,

"Check this out, guys. I'm taking you to this place today. It's wild, it's thrilling - Evan, you're gonna love it!"

Evan's eyes lit up at the sight of an intense boxing match,

"Can I join in too?"

"Absolutely," Lowell encouraged with a wink, "The champ from last year's tournament is here today. If you wanna get in on the action, go for it. Don't worry about Ms. Thorne finding out. Mum's the word!"

Evan - he

"Mr. Lowell, you're

to Emmett, "Besides, there's a food festival and a cutting-edge design exhibit. Totally your scene, Emmett."

got some rare jewels that a lot of

Lowell had all four young gentlemen hopping into the car, all buzzing

help feeling a bit smug, convinced he had

the kids and immediately saw through Tarquin's ploy, expressing her

the kids end up disliking you, don't expect me to stand by you. I'm warning you now - if they don't approve, our relationship is off the table. Being in a relationship is between you and me, but a lasting commitment needs their blessing. If they're not on

suddenly swerved the car into

question his actions, he leaned in for a kiss that was

off guard, Elysia

quiet, they weren't

as if they were kissing in full public view, Elysia's heart raced. Just as she thought to bite

we breaking up or

Elysia's breaths came fast, her

mean it. It was just a figure of