Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 266

As they trekked up the hill, Tarquin, in a bid to break the silence, initiated a conversation.

“What did you tell her?”

“It’s a secret.”

Tarquin pursed his lips, deciding not to pry further and switched topics, “Elijah, were you mad at Dad this morning?”

Elliot knew exactly what he was referring to and admitted openly, “You were rude to her, and I didn’t like it.”

“Elysia? Because I glared at her?”

“Yeah, I won’t allow you to glare at her, to give her the cold shoulder! She’s nice to me, so of course, I’ll be nice to her too. She looks out for me, so I’ll protect her. Besides, women are often at a disadvantage, and she’s both innocent and kind. She deserves to be treated well.”

Tarquin fell silent for a few seconds before asking, “What if she has feelings for Dad?”

“Huh? She has feelings for you?”

“She likes me.”

Elliot laughed outright, finding the idea ridiculous.

Mom clearly doesn’t like him. If it weren’t for Elijah, she’d stay as far away from him as possible!

That’s not liking. That’s outright disdain.

“Where did you get the crazy idea that she likes you?”

Tarquin’s face was a picture of mixed emotions, especially since Elliot’s laughter was so apparent. He hadn’t seen his son laugh in a long time, and even though it was at his expense, he couldn’t help but ponder.

“I’m just saying ‘what if.’”

“Then you’d be the luckiest man.”

In just a short span of half a month, Elijah had grown to like her this much?

Was he bewitched by Elysia?

Elliot seized the moment to drive his point home, “Bullying a woman is not what a gentleman does. Like her or not, the least you can do is show some respect. You’re a father, and you should set an example for me.”

With that, Elliot marched ahead, leaving Tarquin a step behind, staring at his retreating figure in a daze.

Dressed in a long coat, just as he always was, his posture as straight as ever.

But today’s Elijah was different from before. He seemed less hostile, more mature and stable.

And he spoke more than usual, his words reflecting the demeanor of a young gentleman—courteous yet firm.

This was a side of Elijah Tarquin had never seen before! He didn’t seem like a child troubled by dark thoughts or psychological issues but rather like a young heir raised in a prestigious family.