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:

of

eyes widened as she glanced over

Winona Newsom, she'd picked up a thing or

first generation of the Artistry Alliance carried serious weight.

legends—the real deal, true masters of their craft. The

of those original members, way past retirement age

fort until a

of the Artistry Alliance was like being

Association—practically the highest honor

That was the stuff of legend, the best of the

talented, but she never realized

was—he'd actually been the very

Elysia figured she'd probably be on

an autograph by now.

given this badge to Emmett—officially making Emmett

chosen apprentice!

at Quincy in astonishment, momentarily at

words.

quite as sharp as Elliot or Evan, didn't

What had him so excited

I can

Alliance anytime I want!"

to be Emmett's

Emmett blurted out

what, Mom?

and I aren't just

teacher and

and bowed,

you're supposed to."

blinked. "You already had the

"Yup!"

Quincy for confirmation. "Is

dressed casually

air of

time couldn't diminish,