Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 1305

"Elysia's smile was bright and gentle.

"Well then, stop looking so glum, let's go get some lunch."

"Yeah. Have Evan and Bernard made it back yet?"

"Nope. Those two are always like this—out early, back late. Walter's around

though, and Quincy, he—"

Before Elysia could finish, a shout rang out behind her.

"Daddy! Mommy!"

Tarquin and Elysia stopped and turned just in time to see Emmett barreling toward

them, face beaming with excitement.

"Daddy! Mommy!" he yelled again, practically bouncing.

He was over the moon, absolutely thrilled.

Elysia grinned and swept him up into her arms, planting a quick kiss on his cheek.

"What's got you in such a good mood, Emmett? Something special happen?"

Emmett proudly pulled out a pin from his pocket. "Look, Mom! Quincy gave this to

me."

The pin was simple, a little old-fashioned—just a small piece of metal with a star

stamped on it. Nothing fancy, no intricate designs or vibrant colors.

Some might say it was just an old badge, a relic really, but the tiny words etched

under the star were anything but ordinary:

President of the

she glanced

Newsom, she'd picked up a thing or two about the art

The first generation of the Artistry Alliance carried serious

the legends—the real deal, true masters of

still one of those original members, way past retirement

a worthy successor could

President of the Artistry Alliance was like being the head of the

Association—practically the highest honor in the field. And

was the stuff of

was talented, but she never realized just

been the very first

were here, Elysia figured she'd

an autograph by now.

Quincy had given this badge to

chosen apprentice!

staring at Quincy in astonishment, momentarily

words.

as sharp as Elliot

little badge. What had him

this, I can

Alliance anytime I want!"

current President happened to be Emmett's

respond, Emmett blurted

what, Mom?

I

and student!

and bowed, just

you're supposed to."

already had

"Yup!"

for confirmation. "Is that right,

casually

of elegance

time couldn't