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 the Artistry

as she glanced

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

of the Artistry Alliance carried serious weight.

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

one of those original

the fort until a worthy

Artistry Alliance was like

the highest honor

was the stuff of legend, the

knew Quincy was talented, but she

was—he'd actually been

were here, Elysia figured she'd probably be on

an autograph by now.

had given this badge to Emmett—officially

chosen apprentice!

at Quincy in astonishment, momentarily at a

words.

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

that little badge. What had him so

with this, I can visit the old President

Alliance anytime I want!"

President happened to be Emmett's idol—he loved his

respond, Emmett blurted out even

what, Mom? From

and I aren't just

teacher and student! I

and bowed, just

you're supposed to."

blinked. "You already had

"Yup!"

for confirmation.

dressed casually

air of elegance

couldn't