Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 259

Before Elysia could even utter a word, he went on, "I don't know if it's because of that kiss last time that got you mixed up, so let's clear the air tonight. You know the reason behind that sudden kiss as much as I do. We're adults, and it's normal to have certain... urges. Sometimes things get out of hand, but that doesn't mean I have feelings for you.

Let me say this one last time tonight – my heart belongs to Elijah's mom and no one else. Alive or not, she's the only one I'll ever want. I'll wait for her, till Elijah's all grown up, till my dying day. No one else comes close, including you! No matter what you do, it's never going to happen between us. So whatever motive you had approaching me, drop it tonight. I'm not a saint, and I hate repeating myself. It's best you don't mess with me."

Elysia was livid, every word he said felt like a slap in the face.

If she had harbored any such intentions, she might have accepted the blame.

But she didn't!

All she wanted was to see if he was that wild man from years ago!

Swallowing her pride like a bitter pill, Elysia's eyes reddened as she retorted, "Rest assured, I don't fancy you that much! My interest in you is purely because of Elijah! Hope you keep your word and never spare me another glance!"

With those words, she turned and left.

Back in the study, she buried herself under the covers, tears streaming down her face.

Furious at his harsh words, and at herself for being foolish!

She had marched into his room, all guns blazing, only to leave with her tail between her legs.

His accusations of her being shameless and disrespectful hurt more than if he had physically slapped her.

Sobbing intermittently, her cries seeped through the walls to Tarquin.

Frowning and in a foul mood, he was frustrated. He had wanted to maintain a cordial relationship with her for Elijah's sake, but she had to go and make it difficult!

Elysia eventually cried herself to sleep, while Tarquin spent the night smoking, restless and sleepless.

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The next day, before dawn, there was noise in the living room.