Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 906

Evan pondered deeply, savoring Tarquin's words for a moment before asking,

"So, if the base still belongs to the country, how did you manage to get this pass? What kind of backdoor did you open?"

Tarquin looked at the youngster, saying earnestly,

"I just filed an application for you, getting this pass was all your own doing."

"What? My own doing?!"

"Yeah, I sent some sketches you did in your free time to the founder of AZ, the old man was so thrilled he called me the same day, saying he wanted to meet you.

I told him those were drawn by my 5-year-old son, he couldn't believe it!

He wanted to recruit you into AZ for personal mentorship, but I flat-out refused. I was afraid your mom would have my head."

Getting into AZ meant not being able to leave, and Evan was only five. Elysia, despite her patriotic heart, wouldn't agree!

Even if she did, for the greater good, she'd be crying every day missing Evan.

So Tarquin decisively refused.

in exchange for your pass. If you

feeling a surge

love his country and family! I'm

mattered most. The reason he wanted to give Evan this

had sought Elliot and Elijah's advice, and both said Evan was

to pave

had a natural talent for weaponry research. Nurturing this from a

and excel in what

Mom know about this?" Evan

Tarquin shook his head,

haven't told her. Keep the pass safe, once your sister's affair is sorted, I'll sneak you

Tarquin, you show me kindness, and I'll show you loyalty. From now on,

words said father and son, but his tone was that of

each other's

a father, sighed inwardly: his own, his very

leaving Evan's room, Elysia quickly

on

he wants to be