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,

to love, cherish, and protect her twice as much from now on. I won't

and Evan without expressing his deep paternal love,

cherish, and protect

the children's greatest concern

most straightforward way

immediately agree but looked towards Evan, whose

and said

you, but don't get cocky. We'll be watching you. Step out of line,

I sincerely accept the

again, but

introduce you to White, my brother and a member of the team protecting

Your brother can't be my brother. He's more like a

glanced at the snake, White, wrapped around Evan's

lent it to Elijah before to cheer

was Evan's pet, his

was genuinely accepting

cough!" Elliot suddenly