Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 251

Because of this, Tarquin hadn't shown Elysia a single smile all day.

And Elysia? She didn't bother with him either. It's not like he was ever Mr. Sunshine towards her!

After fixing dinner, Elysia was ready to head home.

These past few days, she'd spent her mornings here with Elijah, only to return home in the evenings to her three little rascals.

When it was time to leave with White, Elijah clearly seemed reluctant to part ways. Elysia could only comfort him, “I'll talk it over with Evan, see if we can bring White over again tomorrow to hang out with you.”

As much as she wanted Elijah to be happy, White was Evan’s pet; she couldn’t just decide to give White to Elijah without consulting Evan. Neither could she just cheer up Elijah and ignore how Evan felt.

Elijah, silent, handed White back to her and turned his gaze towards the window.

With a doting tone, Elysia said, “I’ll come by again tomorrow, see you then.”

Elijah didn’t respond, the epitome of aloofness.

It wasn’t until he heard the door close behind her that he turned around, looking both aggrieved and unhappy. He didn’t want her to go, but pride kept him from asking her to stay.

Just like his dad, too proud for his own good.

In the living room, Elysia was surprised to find Tarquin, dressed and ready, standing by the door.

“Are you driving me?”

“Yeah.”

“What about Lowell?” It had been Lowell who was driving her around lately.

Tarquin, frowning, didn’t explain but retorted, “Are you coming or not?”

“What about Elijah? You’re leaving him alone at home?”

“There’s someone to look after him. Don’t worry about it.”

Elysia pouted, reluctantly following him downstairs.

He was still driving that same old sedan, and the ride was silent between them.

It wasn’t until they reached the gate of her complex that Elysia realized he’d locked the car doors.

Elysia, wary, asked, “Why’d you lock the doors?”

Tarquin killed the engine, lit a cigarette, and took a few puffs before speaking up,

“The Bradford family has a family reunion next month, and we need Elijah to attend. He’s also expected to give a speech; think you could convince him?”

So, that was why he’d personally driven Elysia today. He knew he wouldn’t be able to handle it himself, so Elysia was his best shot.