Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 1434

Elliot shifted his focus away from the virus, turning his attention to the mysterious stranger.

"Dad, have you found any new leads on that guy?"

Tarquin's brows drew together, and at the mention of the stranger, his entire face turned cold as ice. In his eyes, you could see pure anger, disgust, and disappointment all tangled together.

It took him a while to answer. When he finally spoke, his voice was clipped.

"That's between me and him. You two don't need to get involved, and definitely don't go poking around on your own."

"If I need your help, I'll ask you."

"For now, if you have some free time, maybe try to track down Gerald and Howard."

Gerald and Howard had left the house days ago, but strangely, there hadn't been a single word from them since. No one had a clue where they were.

Elliot and Elijah exchanged a look, both frowning, but nodded in understanding. "Alright. Got it."

Just then, Elysia finished preparing a late-night snack. She knocked on the door and poked her head in. "Food's ready!"

As she came closer, her eyes landed on the jigsaw puzzle spread out on the table.

"Working on a puzzle?”

Elliot and Elijah both nodded. "Yeah, it's one Grandpa left behind."

She picked up a

"Looks pretty old-school."

up the puzzle pieces. "C'mon, let's head downstairs to eat.

"Okay."

up the puzzle and went downstairs to share

and Elijah, sensing the adults wanted some time alone, headed upstairs to bed. Soon, only Tarquin and Elysia were left

the dishes, but

you in a hurry to

"No rush."

upstairs, take a nice hot shower and

dishes into the kitchen, but Tarquin followed her in.

Elysia rolled her eyes.

please. Washing a few plates isn't

kissed her hair, grabbed a dish towel, and headed out to tidy

and spotless, he finally retreated to the master bedroom for a

had left his nerves strung tight worrying about his parents' burial arrangements and constantly turning over thoughts about the eighth generation virus: Now, with his parents finally aid to rest and a few new clues in hand, he

places,

really, considering Border

clean clothes outside your

Elijah, make sure they're

voice brought him back

called back, and

his shower and stepped out wrapped in a towel. A neatly folded shirt and pair of slacks waited for him atop the dresser, and the sight made him smile. That quiet warmth in his chest-this was what reat success felt like Not just a thriving career, but a family that made you

belongs to s

bother with the dress clothes Elysia had set