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Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 396

Today was a landmark day for them; she had just reconnected with her son, Elijah, and was eager to bring him home for a reunion dinner with Elliot, Evan, and Emmett. Maximizing happiness was her mission.

She found the perfect moment to discuss her plans with Tarquin, “This afternoon, once Elijah is discharged, I’d like to take him to my best friend’s house.”

Tarquin squinted at her, waiting for her to continue.

“My kids and Elijah have become fast friends. They were really worried when they heard he was sick. Now that he’s better, they’re dying to have him over for dinner,” Elysia explained. Worried he might object, she quickly added, “Don’t worry, it’s not an overnight stay. Just dinner, and then I’ll bring Elijah right back.”

Tarquin proposed, “Why not have your kids come to my place? I'll host dinner.”

“No way!”

“Why not?”

“The kids wouldn’t feel at ease at your house.”

“Then I’ll take them out for dinner.”

“That won’t work either. We’re planning to cook a meal together at home.”

Tarquin studied her for a few moments, “Alright, you handle it.”

Elysia hurriedly asked, “You agree?”

“Yeah.”

Elysia’s eyes sparkled with surprise; she hadn’t expected him to agree so readily and found herself warming up to him significantly. Despite his good looks, she often thought of him as somewhat useless. But today, he proved he could step up when it mattered!

Before she could softly thank him, he suddenly asked, “What do we need to buy? I can have someone pick things up in advance.”

“We’ve got it covered,” she assured.

“What do your friend and your kids like?”

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