Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 807

The next morning, as Elysia stirred awake, the kids were still deep in their dreams, while Tarquin, adorned with an apron, was bustling in the kitchen making breakfast.

Elliot and Elijah had only managed to fall asleep in the wee hours and were yet to wake up.

Having been plagued by insomnia all night, Tarquin had found solace in the kitchen as dawn broke, preparing a loving meal for his wife and children.

This gesture deeply moved Elysia, who snuck up behind him in the kitchen, wrapping her arms around him.

"Why are you up so early?"

Tarquin chuckled, "I wanted my wife to wake up to a breakfast made with love by her husband."

They had decided to keep their daughter's situation from Elysia, not wanting her to sense anything amiss.

After explaining, Tarquin turned around to wrap his arms around Elysia, planting a kiss before asking, "And you? Why are you up with the birds?"

"I went to bed early last night. What's on your agenda today?"

"Do you have plans?"

Elysia replied, "I was thinking of visiting Blossom. If you're not busy, you could stay at the hospital with the kids. If you are, we could have a nurse come over."

"Blossom Blythe? What happened?"

"She got frightened by you."

"Really?"

Elysia laughed, "She didn't know who you were before, nor that you're my husband. Now that she does, she's terrified. She thinks you're going to tear her apart for scolding you. She's even scared to come to the hospital. I need to have a chat with her."

Tarquin was at a loss for words, "Doesn't she realize she should be thrilled? Knowing my identity should be a boost for her. Her best friend snagged me. That elevates her status. She could practically strut through Jindale City now."

Elysia playfully hit him, "Blossom's not a crab, why would she strut? Listen here, I have only two best friends in this lifetime - Blossom and Winona. They're not just friends; they're like sisters to me. They've supported me through thick and thin. If you truly love me, you can't act all high and mighty around them."