Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 713

Tarquin's face bloomed into a smile, so wide and joyful it was practically worthless in its abundance.

He felt as if he'd swallowed a spoonful of honey, his inner gloom swept away, leaving him in a fantastic mood.

Previously, whenever he and Keith had a spat, Elysia, though not exactly taking Keith's side, would chide him. But this time, she was entirely on his side!

If only she were here right now, he'd pull her into a tight hug and shower her with kisses, marveling at how her sweet words could make him feel so alive!

"Once a word is spoken, it's like water poured out; from now on, if I'm treated unfairly out there, you've got to stand up for me!" Elysia declared with a swagger.

"Absolutely," Tarquin replied, his smile growing even wider. He kept Elysia on the phone, cooing sweet nothings for several minutes before finally hanging up.

Lighting a cigarette, he lounged on the living room couch, pondering, "How did I get so lucky?"

When Heath saw him return, he brewed a cup of tea and brought it over, chuckling at Tarquin's self-satisfied grin, "Something good happen today, sir?"

Tarquin, with a hint of smugness, replied, "Elysia's fallen head over heels for me, haha!"

Heath just shook his head, amused. Seeing Tarquin so happy made him happy too. He remarked, "Reminds me of when the master and the mistress were courting. The master would come back with that same silly grin."

The master and mistress he referred to were Tarquin's parents.

told him that

and not all

when you do find that beautiful love, you

else, you'll regret it for the rest

and luckier still

was determined to hold onto this rare love

who dared to mess with it would

of Keith, Tarquin's gaze hardened. He was almost certain Keith

his back teeth, Tarquin grabbed his phone

...

finished showering

clock from time

until nine in the evening, still no message from Elysia. No texts,

he wouldn't hear

closed his book and brewed himself a

was meant for

know now why he had to resign, and that Tarquin had nearly come to blows

Elysia's character, she would

meant she