Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem ( Elysia and Tarquin) novel Chapter 405

\"Ah, I'm on top of that. A quick dive into the Bradford family tree should clear things up. So, whether it's the Bradfords or Dad, they've always thought I'm the sole heir. Never crossed their minds there could be anyone else.\"

\"Then, Mom having us all at once was a total surprise.\"

\"Exactly, which is why if the Bradfords ever find out about you guys, they'll lose their minds.\"

Elliot said, \"Let's keep it under wraps for now. We'll handle our own business first. While Mom's agreed to give Tarquin a chance, let's dig into what really happened back then, and also look into that mysterious person!\"

\"Right!\"

\"...\"

Despite the 'mysterious person sending a cake' incident, overall, everyone had a blast today.

They all gathered for a hearty family dinner.

Elysia was in exceptionally high spirits, even sharing a couple of bottles of red wine with Blossom.

At eight in the evening, Tarquin arrived to pick someone up.

The joyous atmosphere suddenly turned bittersweet.

Blossom had had a bit too much to drink, and Elysia was taking care of her in the bedroom, while the little ones said their goodbyes in the living room.

The bond between the siblings was deep, and their farewell was filled with reluctance, with Emmett even shedding tears.

Elijah's eyes were also moist as he personally wiped away Emmett's tears, \"Don't cry, we'll see each other again.\"

Evan, standing aside, sneakily pulled White out from his sleeve,

\"White, you're with Mom for the next few days, protect her! And keep that jerk Tarquin away from her, you hear?\"

White was still half-asleep, barely opening his eyes.

Evan flicked White's head to get his attention,

\"Wake up! I'm talking serious business here!\"

White, peeved at being flicked, gave Evan a disgruntled look.

White hissed again and slithered away.

...

After Elysia came out from the bedroom, she gave the kids some instructions before heading down with Elijah.

Tarquin was waiting for them downstairs.

He had met up with Keaton today, but didn't drink. His mind was preoccupied with figuring out how to obtain Elysia's sample for a paternity test.

This issue was gnawing at him, making him anxious!

As the two approached, he could smell the alcohol on Elysia.

This woman, she's been drinking?

Tarquin slightly squinted his eyes, a glint flashing through them.