Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 676

"I don't like Keith, not one bit! It's you I like! So much, so very much!"

He remained silent, and she played the message for the third time, "…I like you, so much, so very much…"

The car was filled with her eager voice, Tarquin looked at her with eyes wide, disbelief written all over his face!

He never imagined she'd make the first move!

She…

Elysia's gaze was resolute as she looked at him,

"This is the only chance I'm giving us. If you're not willing to open up to me now, don't expect me to listen if you change your mind later!"

Tarquin's expression turned even grimmer. He stared straight at Elysia, wanting to say something but found himself at a loss for words.

Outside the car window, the rain poured down relentlessly, as the two of them sat inside, looking at each other, listening to the sound of the rain and the voice of their own hearts.

Time ticked away, her voice confessing her feelings for him echoed inside the car.

Tarquin's breathing became rapid, his face a mix of surprise, delight, and panic.

If not for the memory of Elijah's mother, he would be over the moon right now!

But Elijah's mother was his Achilles' heel, he couldn't just ignore her!

Yet, Elysia had no idea what was on his mind!

As her voice message played over and over, declaring her affection, he remained unresponsive, hurting Elysia deeply.

If he truly liked her, he couldn't possibly remain indifferent!

At the very least, he wouldn't be without a single word of happiness!

Elysia felt miserable, so miserable that her nostrils burned and a lump formed in her throat. Watching him swallow hard, she pushed the car door open and dashed back into the rain, running blindly forward!

Tarquin was horrified, a fear of being completely abandoned by her welled up inside him, and he hurried after her, "Elysia!"

He grabbed her, but she resisted!

He called her name, and she yelled back, "Don't you dare call me!"

They struggled in the pouring rain, Elysia emotionally charged, screaming and hitting!

When she couldn't shake his grip, she bit him!