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

widened as she glanced over

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

generation of the Artistry

founded by the legends—the real deal, true masters of their

still one of those original members, way past

until a worthy successor could

Alliance was like being the head of

highest honor in the field. And

stuff of legend, the

Quincy was talented, but she

actually been the very

were here, Elysia figured she'd

an autograph by now.

now Quincy had given this badge to Emmett—officially making

chosen apprentice!

Emmett, staring at Quincy in

words.

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

badge. What had

Quincy said that with this, I can visit the

Alliance anytime I want!"

happened to be

Elysia could respond, Emmett blurted

guess what, Mom?

and I aren't

and student! I

and bowed, just

you're supposed to."

blinked. "You already had

"Yup!"

Quincy for confirmation. "Is that right,

dressed casually but with

of

time couldn't diminish,