Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 322

In the study room.

The moment the three little ones entered, Tarquin's brow furrowed, and his heart skipped a beat!

He looked at the three kids wearing face masks before him, his expression a complex mix of emotions. It was an indescribable feeling, as if a wave of unfamiliar emotions suddenly surged within him, unsettling his very core. His blood boiled, and every cell in his body seemed to cheer and dance with excitement.

This feeling, it was reminiscent of five years ago, the first time he met Elijah! Back then, Elijah was wrapped in a cozy blanket, a tiny thing... Looking at Elijah had stirred the same emotions within him!

But Elijah was his son, so his excitement was understandable. However, these three kids were Elysia's, having no direct connection to him. Why the excitement?

Tarquin glanced curiously at the children, quickly focusing his attention on Elijah. Even though at this moment, Elijah's eyebrows seen above the mask resembled those of Elliot and Emmett, their auras were entirely different.

Elliot appeared mature and composed, his eyes slightly narrowed, giving off a powerful and enigmatic vibe. Emmett seemed timid and easily frightened, his eyes blinking rapidly, looking at Tarquin with a hint of apprehension and his eyes slightly red, as if he was on the verge of tears, clearly a crybaby at heart. Elijah, on the other hand, was cool and aloof. With a slight furrow of his brows, he exuded a chill... resembling a mini version of Tarquin!

So, the moment Tarquin laid eyes on him, his focus immediately shifted.

"What's your name?" Tarquin asked with a hint of suspicion.

Elijah's brow tightened as he pinched his palm to calm himself down. His gaze at Tarquin was laced with a mix of displeasure, anxiety, and a hint of exasperation. Displeasure, because Tarquin had made his mom cry! Anxiety, fearing his identity might be recognized, jeopardizing their plan! And exasperation, because he deeply wished for his parents to reunite, craving a complete family. Yet, his foolish dad was clueless!

He didn't realize his mom was his long-lost love! Because of his ignorance, not only did he fail to cherish mom, but he also upset her to tears! Such behavior, even if he were to beg and cry for mom's forgiveness later, she might not even accept it! If mom couldn't forgive him, they'd never be together, and what would become of him then? He was digging a hole for his own son!

The more Elijah thought about it, the angrier he got. Just as he was about to speak, Elliot beat him to it,