Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem ( Elysia and Tarquin) novel Chapter 538

Elysia, though puzzled, quietly followed his lead and mimicked his actions. Elijah, Elliot, Evan, and Emmett each placed incense in Kendrick’s holder. Suddenly, the candle in front of Kendrick’s photograph flickered loudly, and the flame shot up high.

Evan, amazed, asked, “Hey, is Grandpa Kendrick really happy?”

Elliot confirmed, “The higher the flame, the happier he must be.”

Emmett was thrilled, “Grandpa Kendrick likes us.”

Elijah looked content, “I just told Grandpa about his daughter-in-law and grandkids.”

Tarquin: “…”

Elysia: “…”

The Bradford family collectively scowled, “…”

In the quiet chapel, only the voices of the youngsters echoed, unusually loud. Elysia felt awkward and gestured for them to be quiet.

Elijah smiled gently, “Mom, no need to be shy, Grandpa likes you.”

Hearing this, Elysia’s embarrassment grew, her lips twitching: Where’s the ground when you need it to swallow you up?

This was a chapel, and she couldn’t argue with the children; she could only shake her head at Elijah, signaling him to keep quiet.

Tarquin wasn’t bothered. After all, his dad wasn’t foolish. If he had really brought a daughter-in-law to see him, he would have mentioned it himself. Elijah’s words were just child’s babble. But to the rest of the Bradford family, Elijah’s words, coupled with his smile, made them even more uneasy!

“I’m not quite sure, just heard from Mr. Lowell they were murdered, and the culprit’s still at large.”

“…Then why is there only your grandpa’s memorial in the chapel and not your grandma’s?”

She had noticed earlier that the space beside Kendrick’s photograph was empty. Typically, Tarquin’s mother’s memorial would be placed next to Kendrick’s.

Elijah shook his head again, “I don't know, Dad never mentioned it.”

Elysia pondered for a moment, then told the kids, “Stay here for a bit, I’m going to keep him company.”

Elysia walked towards Tarquin. The four little ones quickly followed and hid behind a bush, spying. The little sneaks knew Mommy was going to comfort Daddy; they were eager to hear what they would talk about and how much their relationship would progress.