Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 468

"...So, I lent them a hand, and now they're touched enough to join me for dinner as a thank you?"

"Yep! Exactly! It's a rare opportunity, Dad, you've got to cherish it. To show you're serious, why don't you cook dinner tonight? Whip up some of your best dishes!"

Tarquin: "..."

Why did he suddenly feel so undervalued? He was the one who helped, yet now he's playing host!

Seeing his dear old dad silent, Elijah continued, "Dad, if you're aiming to win over Mom, you've got to charm her son first! You weren't exactly Mr. Nice Guy to Mom before, and Elliot and his brothers weren't your biggest fans. If it wasn't for your help today, they wouldn't have agreed to have dinner with you! So, don't feel hard done by. Just count your blessings and don't look a gift horse in the mouth."

"..." A roast from his own son was a critical hit!

Tarquin bit his lip then asked, "Is Elysia joining too?"

"Of course, she is! It wouldn't do without Mom!"

Tarquin, skeptical, "She knows about the drama with the Slater family today?"

"Nope, Elliot told Mom we all had a grand time with the Slater family. She bought it, so when you see her, zip it about the Slater family drama!"

Tarquin inwardly scoffed, thinking how easy it was to fool some people.

Elijah emphasized again, "Dad, this is a golden chance I snagged for you. You better seize it! Make a good impression, get Elliot, Evan, and Emmett to warm up to you a bit more. If they give you the nod, Mom's approval won't be far behind!"

"..." Tarquin couldn't care less about Elysia's approval.

But he knew, if he didn't plan this dinner right, his son would make a scene!

Coincidentally, he had some pressing questions for Elysia too, about that mysterious person…

After a moment, Tarquin conceded, "Alright! Dad's got it, I'll cook dinner for them tonight."

"Good."

After hanging up, Tarquin pondered over Elysia and the mystery surrounding her...