Chapter 1413

The kids' praise totally went to his head!

He got so carried away, he called in sick to work just to help Evan fulfill his dream.

Now, he regretted it.

Why did he have to take off today of all days? Couldn't he have just waited until tomorrow? Tomorrow was Saturday-Evan didn't even have school!

But regret was useless now.

Clayton saw his son-in-law looking all gloomy and couldn't help but feel sorry for him. He sighed and said,

"You're probably better off going to apologize first. Same old drill-if she starts smacking you, just yell for help. We'll come rescue you."

Tarquin managed a weak smile. "...Thanks, Dad."

Out in the living room, Pamela was carrying the baby off to find Lan.

Elliot, Emmett, and Elijah had just said hi to Elysia. The moment they spotted Tarquin walk in, the three little guys dashed over to him.

Elliot whispered, "Dad, Mom found out you called the school for Evan. She's got murder in her eyes."

mad, I think

probably really going to hit

Tarquin winced. "...Where's Evan?"


kept him

giving him a

the sentence when Evan came trudging

helplessly, and said, "Dad, you're toast. Seriously. Mom's on

asked, “Did you

I didn't, she'd get

"So what did she

l.ne

No more skipping school behind her back,

messed up, but admitting mistakes and making it right is what a

Tarquin pressed, "And then?"

head, gave me a hug, let me go, and sent me down

"Oh, and she's still really


"Did you try

to say something-but...no luck. She told me Kid let the grown-ups handle this.' So Dad, I did my

a look, but didn't bother with the fact his own son was calling him buddyke some.

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