Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 198

Chapter 198 

Elysia’s heart settled a notch, feeling like she was securing a safety net for the future, 

Of course, she hoped that day would never come, that the triplets‘ secret would stay just that–a secret, 

Her phone chimed–a new message. 

Elysia checked the screen and gasped, “No way!” 

There was a deposit of ten thousand dollars! 

She looked up at Tarquin, who was also on his phone, having just made the transfer, 

“You…” 

“You saved Elijah. I couldn’t just do nothing–that would weigh on my conscience.” 

Tarquin had wanted to send more, but thinking back to how Elysia reacted to getting money from the Denton family, he coolly removed a couple of zeros. 

She loved money but was timid; too much would surely scare her off. And sure enough, the ten thousand had already blown her away! 

After all, she was just an ordinary gal, and ten thousand was more than she might make in a year. 

“I…” 

“Take it,” Tarquin said, as if afraid she’d refuse. “Elijah loves your cooking. Consider it a fee for your culinary services.” 

Elysia hesitated, then nodded. 

“Okay, I’ll hold onto it! If Elijah craves anything, just let me know. As long as I’m in Jindale City, I’ve got his 

meals covered!” 

She’d been skimping before, serving Elijah simple fare, heavy on the veggies. 

For a growing boy, that wasn’t cutting it nutritionally. 

With the ten thousand, she could whip up something way more appetizing. 

“And mine,” Tarquin added suddenly. 

“Huh?” 

Tarquin didn’t miss a beat, seizing the opportunity. 

“Make extra. Elijah likes it when I join him for meals.” 

The logic was sound–I’m not after your cooking; I just want to dine with my son. 

Elysia hadn’t expected this request and paused before agreeing cheerily, “Deal!” 

“And about that fifty million you owe me–it’s now just five million.” 

Elysia’s eyes widened in shock as she asked, “Excuse me?” 

“You heard me,” Tarquin repeated. “From today, you owe me five million dollars.” 

Elysia couldn’t believe it; he was slashing the debt by forty–five million? 

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Chapter 198 

“So… so you’re saying I only have to pay you back five million now?” 

“Yes.” 

“Like, I’m only in debt for five million?” 

“Yes.” 

“You’re not kidding me, right? This isn’t some kind of joke, is it? Because I’m taking this seriously 

Tarquin looked at her with a mix of disdain and amusement. “If you don’t accept, forget I mentioned it.” 

“I accept it! I never said I didn’t!” 

Would she be crazy to refuse?