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,

mom and woman in the world! I was wrong before, but I promise to love, cherish, and protect her twice as much from now on. I won't let anyone hurt

without expressing his deep paternal

formally request to join your ranks, to love, cherish, and protect her together.

the children's greatest concern

what they loved was the most straightforward way to show his

but looked towards Evan, whose displeasure with Tarquin was the most

and said

We'll be watching you. Step out of

smiled, "Fair enough, I sincerely accept

but extended

White, my brother and a member of the team protecting Mom. He's your

brother can't be my brother. He's more

at the snake,

White; Elysia had lent it to

was Evan's pet, his

willingness to introduce White showed that he was genuinely

cough!" Elliot