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

not

that beautiful love, you must hold

it for the rest

have met Elysia, and luckier still

determined to hold onto this

dared to mess with it would have

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

back teeth, Tarquin grabbed his

...

the Future Community, Keith had just finished

at the clock from time

the evening, still no

knew he wouldn't hear

and brewed himself a cup of coffee, sipping it by the

was meant

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

character, she would

meant she