Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 1401

He wrote warm wishes to Elizabeth Gonzalez and Kendrick, reminiscing about all the little moments they'd shared, showing not a trace of gloominess.

Even Elysia Thorne noticed something was different!

After all these years together, this was the first time he'd been so laid-back while dealing with anything related to Elizabeth and Kendrick.

After dinner, Tarquin Bradford was getting ready to head out to the Punikon gym for a sparring match.

While Elysia helped him fix his shirt and straighten his tie, she couldn't help but tease, "You and Elliot were upstairs alone after lunch-what did you two talk about that's got you in such a good mood?"

Tarquin couldn't hide his pride. "Elliot said I'm a great dad. That I'm an amazing father and a pretty decent guy overall."

A smile curled at Elysia's lips. "No wonder you're so happy! Your son's stamp of approval, huh?"

Tarquin nodded. “That's the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me.”

Elysia finished with his tie, letting her hands rest on his shoulders. "Well, I think you're not only a wonderful dad-you're also a pretty fantastic husband."

Tarquin's eyes narrowed playfully. "Now that's the sweetest thing I've ever heard." He slid his hand around her waist, pulled her close, and kissed her deeply. Elysia rose up on her toes, melting into his kiss.

time they broke apart, both of

"Okay, I'll stay home like you want, but if you come back

low and teasing, "What if I come back in one piece?

where this was headed. Blushing furiously,

of surprise?" he

her eyes. "If I tell you, it's

"You even know

me," she shot back

so handsome it looked like it belonged in a graphic

Elysia turned beet red and wriggled out of his arms. "You just go already!" But Tarquin pulled her right back in. "Did

was

chuckled, ruffled her hair, and kissed her forehead, clearly reluctant to let

his phone finally rang, he sighed in defeat. "Lowell's calling. Guess I really have

warning, "Don't get yourself hurt! I'd rather

nose. "Don't worry, I have no intention of sleeping in the guest room. Just relax and wait for me I'll

more minutes

his eyes. "Ever since you fell

everyone

else is