Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 536

"Yeah, you've only got a few bucks left. How long will that last you? Look, if you ever need cash in a pinch, just come to me. Anytime you need, I've got you covered."

Tarquin gave her an unreadable look. "...Yeah."

The four little ones pursed their lips, collectively rolling their eyes at Tarquin.

Keep spinning your tales, let's see how you explain your way out of this one.

Then, their gazes shifted back to Elysia.

Silly mommy, bless her heart.

She believes anything he says. Lucky for her, they were on the lookout. Otherwise, she'd be thanking him for the privilege of being conned.

The car came to a smooth stop.

The butler, accompanied by the staff, approached to open the car door. "Young Master."

Because of Tarquin's prior instructions, they all referred to him as 'Young Master,' dropping any formal titles.

Tarquin, with a poker face, stepped out of the car and personally lifted each of the little ones down.

Seeing Elysia and the kids, both the butler and the staff were momentarily surprised, but quickly reverted to their professional demeanors.

The butler smiled ingratiatingly, "They're all waiting for you in the chapel, just missing you now."

It was a century-old tradition of the Bradford family to visit the chapel for blessings before the New Year's Eve dinner.

Since they had made a detour to the Sunshine Community to hang door decorations, they were running a bit late, and the others had already arrived.

Elysia felt that visiting the chapel was a solemn affair, and being unrelated to the Bradford family, she opted out.

But Elijah clung to her hand, unwilling to let go, wanting her to join them.

Elysia glanced at Tarquin, who didn't object, so she silently followed.

When the family of six made their appearance before the entire Bradford family, the expressions on their faces were priceless!

Words like 'shocked' didn't do them justice.