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

eyes widened as she glanced over at

up a

the Artistry Alliance carried serious weight.

the legends—the real deal, true masters of

still one of those original members, way past retirement age

a worthy successor could

was like being the

honor in the field.

was the stuff of legend, the best of the

knew Quincy was talented,

was—he'd actually been the

she'd probably be on her knees, begging

an autograph by now.

Quincy had given this badge

chosen apprentice!

at Quincy in astonishment, momentarily

words.

quite as sharp as Elliot or Evan, didn't really grasp the

that little badge. What

that with this, I can visit

Alliance anytime I want!"

to be Emmett's idol—he loved his

Emmett blurted

what, Mom?

and I

teacher and student! I

and bowed, just

you're supposed to."

already

"Yup!"

turned to Quincy for confirmation. "Is that right,

dressed casually but with

of

time couldn't diminish,