Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1462

“You all be good tonight, and listen to Grandpa and Grandma, okay?”

Baby, hugging Lan, nodded enthusiastically. “Don’t worry, Mommy. Tonight, we promise we won’t ask Grandpa for onion rings, or fried chicken and fries, and we won’t drink any soda.”

Clayton quickly clapped a hand over Baby’s mouth, shooting an awkward grin at Elysia. “...”

Her four brothers face-palmed in unison. *Silly sister, that’s a dead giveaway.*

Elysia saw right through it but didn’t say anything, just smiling. “Alright, off you go.”

She usually didn’t let the kids eat those things, but a little treat now and then was fine.

After Clayton and Pamela left with the children, Elysia tied on an apron and went to the kitchen to bake a cake for Tarquin. As she worked, she started a video call with Winona and Blossom.

Winona asked, “So what’s the final plan for Mr. Bradford’s birthday tomorrow?”

Elysia said, “During the day, we'll celebrate at home with my parents and the kids. At night, we'll all go out and party.”

This was what she and Tarquin had discussed earlier. It was his first birthday since their family of seven had been reunited, and it had to be special.

Winona said, “Keaton just called me. He told me to invite a bunch of our girlfriends to go hang out at The Blissful Pub tomorrow night. He said it’s to liven up Mr. Bradford’s party, but I think he’s just holding auditions for his next girlfriend.”

Blossom, ever the gossip, chimed in, “So that secret girlfriend he’s been hiding doesn’t actually exist?”

Elysia added, “I asked Tarquin about it today, and even he didn’t know anything.”

Winona said, “Looking at him, I'd bet she doesn't. I have no idea how he managed to fool Janelle and Mr. Huber.”

Blossom snarked, “If he was lying, he’s definitely going to get an earful later!”

Winona said, “An earful is the least of his worries. Check this out.” She sent a photo of Keaton’s alpaca-like haircut to their group chat. Elysia and Blossom burst out laughing at the same time.

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