Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 714

When Elysia woke up, the first thing she saw was a text from Tarquin:

"Ely, just woke up, missing you."

Elysia felt a warm flutter in her heart and texted back, "Missing you too."

No sooner had she sent the message than Tarquin was calling her.

Elysia, phone in hand, headed to the bathroom to freshen up while answering, "That was quick. Have you been glued to your phone?" Tarquin said, "I've set a special alert for your messages. My phone buzzes the second you text. Why are you up so early today?"

"Got to prep a picnic for the kids today. Want to come over for breakfast?"

"I'll pass, got things to do."

"Work stuff?"

"...Yeah."

Elysia didn't pry further, "Well, you're missing out on a delicious opportunity. I'm planning to whip up some real treats."

Tarquin chuckled, "Save me some."

won't

you make a fresh batch when

"No way!"

bake scones, which wasn't something you could just whip up on a whim. The dough had been fermenting since last night. Tarquin, sounding like a kid,

much? Even jealous of

kids and I were

up in the water, it would only be for a swim. No need for rescuing! Alright, I've got to go. Busy day. Focus on work, okay? And remember to

ready and headed to the

again, "I love you more than you

help but smile

text back, knowing it

she thought he wasn't much of a talker, preferring to communicate with

like he

up, excited for their picnic. Elliot, Evan, Emmett were up earlier

had breakfast together, and Elysia packed the

for the day, leaving

our own little picnic next week? Just the

to join the picnic but was a bit

"Will daddy be

he'll be our driver and

Elijah beamed, "Okay!"