Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1460

“Did you have fun at preschool today?”

The little ones chanted in unison, “Yes!”

Baby said in her tiny voice, “Mommy, my brothers said it’s Daddy’s birthday tomorrow, so we don’t have to go to school.”

Elysia couldn't help but smile. “That’s right. I’m letting you all take the day off tomorrow so we can celebrate with Daddy, okay?”

“Okay, okay! No school tomorrow, no school tomorrow! Grandpa, Grandma, Mommy said I don’t have to go to school tomorrow!” The little girl was as happy as if it were Christmas. Among all the kids, she was the one who disliked school the most.

Clayton and Pamela played along, feigning shock. “Is that so? Our Baby doesn’t have to go to school tomorrow?”

“Uh-huh, Mommy said so! If you don't believe me, ask her! Mommy, Mommy, quick, tell Grandpa and Grandma that I don't have to go to school tomorrow, right?”

Elysia’s expression was full of affection. “Yes, yes.”

Baby turned to Clayton and Pamela. “See, Grandpa, Grandma? You heard her!”

Clayton and Pamela laughed. “We heard, we heard. Baby can sleep in tomorrow. After you wake up, we'll go to the park and ride the carousel. Then we’ll come back for lunch, and Grandpa will make you something delicious!”

“Yay! I want to ride the little pink horse.”

“Okay, okay.”

As the room filled with laughter, Elliot and Evan tugged on Elysia’s sleeve. “Mommy, Daddy’s birthday is tomorrow. Is he still not coming home tonight?”

For the past few nights, Tarquin had been staying at the family vault on the old estate.

Elysia wasn't sure. “I’ll call and ask him in a bit.”

Clayton said, “While you’re at it, ask if he’ll be back for dinner tonight.”

“Okay.”

Elysia called Tarquin. As soon as he answered, Baby piped up, “Mommy, don’t forget to tell Daddy I don’t have school tomorrow!”

Elysia laughed helplessly. “Okay, I know, sweetie.”

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