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 Artistry

widened as she

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

The first generation of the Artistry Alliance carried serious

deal, true masters of

was still one of those original members,

a worthy

President of the Artistry Alliance was like being the

Association—practically the highest honor in the field. And

of legend, the best of

talented,

been the very

Elysia figured she'd probably be on her

an autograph by now.

had given this badge to Emmett—officially

chosen apprentice!

Emmett, staring at Quincy in astonishment, momentarily

words.

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

badge. What had him so

that with this, I can visit the old President of the

Alliance anytime I want!"

to be

Emmett blurted

guess what,

and I

teacher and

tea and bowed, just

you're supposed to."

blinked. "You already had the

"Yup!"

Quincy for confirmation. "Is that

dressed casually

air of elegance

couldn't