Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 914

Keith: "No, Daddy already loves it."

"Yeah, and if Daddy has to go away for work or something, Lan can keep me company."

Hearing this, Keith felt an unexpected pang of discomfort in his chest, for reasons he couldn't quite pinpoint.

He frowned at the stuffed bunny, his dislike evident.

He didn't care for this bunny, nor the name it was given, all because it was a gift from Tarquin.

But he didn't want to upset Baby, so he just nodded along.

Baby was petting the bunny's head, saying,

"Lan, remember this, okay? This is Daddy, just like Mommy, my brothers, and Mr. Handsome, you're part of our family too."

Keith felt a twinge in his heart. Baby already considered Tarquin family?

Keith was irked, his sense of rivalry at its peak!

Trying to keep his cool, he told Baby, "Say goodbye to Mommy and your brothers, we need to head home."

Baby seemed reluctant, but obediently waved goodbye,

"Mommy, brothers, Mr. Handsome, see you later."

Elysia's heart felt heavy, her eyes welling up with tears!

Tarquin remained calm, wrapping an arm around Elysia, waving at Baby, "See you, Baby."

Keith shot Tarquin a glare before quickly picking up Baby to leave.

But just as they reached the door, something unexpected happened!

The bunny in Baby's arms started to squirm and fuss!

It burrowed into Baby's embrace, even making little squeaking noises.

"What's wrong, Lan?" Baby was worried.

Keith noticed the bunny's distress, worried it might jump out and scare Baby, he quickly crouched down.

Lan leaped from Baby's arms, hopping back into the house.

Baby hurried after it, picking up the little fellow, and took a while to calm it down.

But as Keith and Baby tried to leave again, the bunny showed signs of distress once more.

Just reaching the doorway, it started to panic!

After a few repeats, Keith realized the problem.

This bunny seemed to not want to leave the house, showing fear at the doorstep but calming down once back inside.

Keith's lips moved, but harsh words wouldn't come.

Finally, with resolve, he said, "Baby, don't cry. Daddy agrees, I'll come to pick you up tomorrow."

Keith waited until Baby stopped crying before leaving, casting Tarquin a fierce glare on his way out.

He couldn't understand how Tarquin managed this situation tonight?!

Clearly, things were moving beyond his control!

Baby loved him, true, but she was also fond of Tarquin!

If things kept going this way, would Baby eventually choose Tarquin over him?

Keith was fraught with anxiety, his foot pressing hard on the accelerator, not heading home but towards Crescent District!

Soon, Tarquin received the news,

"Tarquin, Keith's headed to Crescent District. The bait's panicking, making moves."

A dim light flickered in Tarquin's eyes, "Good, let them move. It'll be easier to close the net!"

His target wasn't Keith!

He was eager to see who this mystery person really was!