Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 742

Elijah glanced back at Elliot, Evan, and Emmett, knowing full well the questions he asked were intentional. He was acutely aware that Elliot, Evan, and Emmett's feelings towards Dad hinged on Mom's disposition.

Since Mom had forgiven Dad, it was unlikely the boys would hold any grudge against him. After all, Dad was now Mom's chosen one!

As expected, Elliot was the first to speak up, his calm demeanor unfazed,

"We've known you were our Dad for a while. The reason we didn't acknowledge you was because of Mom. We love our Mom deeply. Anyone who hurts her becomes our enemy, and anyone who treats her well earns our love. Now that Mom has decided to be with you, we're willing to give you a chance too."

Tarquin's eyes lit up, but then Evan added with a furrowed brow,

"Acceptance is temporary! As long as Mom loves you, we'll tolerate you. But if Mom decides she's done with you tomorrow, then so are we! The choice has to be Mom's. If you dare leave her tomorrow, then expect a fight from me! After all, my attitude towards you is directly influenced by how you treat my mom. Make her happy, and I'll make your life easy. Hurt her, and I'll be your worst nightmare!"

Tarquin: "..." He couldn't help but admire his eldest's straightforwardness, always ready for a brawl.

Emmett, with his baby voice, chimed in,

"Mom said she likes you, so I like you too. But you better not hurt Mom again. No making her cry. Mom's the best, and if she stops liking you, I'll stop too."

Tarquin looked down at Emmett, lifting him into his arms and onto his lap,

wrong before, but I promise to love, cherish, and protect her twice as much

Evan without expressing his deep paternal love, he simply

to love, cherish,

the children's greatest concern

the most straightforward

towards Evan, whose displeasure with Tarquin was

and said

don't get cocky. We'll be watching you. Step out

enough, I sincerely accept

again, but extended a little

introduce you to White, my brother and

be my brother. He's more

at the snake, White, wrapped

White; Elysia had lent it to

Evan's pet,

that he was genuinely accepting Tarquin, at least

Elliot