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Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 608

Elysia bit her lip, trying not to show it, but she was deeply touched. Having Blossom as her BFF was like winning the lottery three times over!

Tarquin surveyed the cozy atmosphere of the room, his heart swelling with emotion, feeling a sense of peace settling in. Lowell had dropped off a gift and left, and Blossom went down to the basement to fetch something, leaving as well.

Tarquin said his goodbyes to Elijah, "Whenever you miss daddy, just give me a call, okay?"

"Okay! Take care of yourself, daddy." Elijah looked up at him with big, watery eyes.

Tarquin felt a lump in his throat; goodbyes were always bittersweet, especially since this was the first time he'd be away from Elijah. He tousled Elijah's hair, feeling reluctant to leave.

Elysia felt a pang of softness, "Whenever you miss Elijah, you're welcome here anytime. Just give me a heads-up."

"Thanks, it means a lot."

Tarquin gave her a meaningful look before turning to leave. Elysia and the kids walked him to the door. That's when the unexpected happened, catching everyone off guard—

Keith suddenly showed up!

As the door swung open, there stood Keith, wearing blue jeans, a black hoodie, and a creamy-white down jacket, with a large suitcase by his side, as if he had just traveled from afar. His hand was still mid-air, frozen, apparently about to ring the doorbell when the door suddenly opened, leaving him startled.

The household stood inside, Keith on the outside, separated only by the doorstep. Elliot, Evan, and Emmett's faces changed instantly upon seeing Keith, their hearts jumping to their throats, "!!!"

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