Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 325

Elliot said, "It's not just about saying sorry. You have to make it up to her!"

Tarquin frowned. "How do I do that?"

"That's your problem. You made her cry, so you have to fix it."

"...I'll try my best."

"No, trying isn't enough. You have to make sure she's happy."

Tarquin sighed.

After a moment of silent standoff between father and son, Tarquin spoke again, "If you really think I can handle this right, I promise I'll apologize and cheer her up!"

Elliot was skeptical. "Got any ideas on how to do that?"

"Yeah."

"What's the plan?"

"That's my problem to solve."

Elliot narrowed his eyes but didn't push further. "A gentleman's word is his bond!"

Tarquin responded, "I'll make it happen."

After settling on this, Elliot finally said, "If I were you, I'd center tonight's plan around Elijah.

Even if Elijah feels disappointed, he won't be mad because he likes her too much to be angry with her or blame you.

Elijah won't be upset, my mom won't be upset, because the issue isn't with you. Neither of them will have a reason to be angry with you.

That way, you won't be frustrated, won't upset anyone!

And you won't have to worry about how to deal with Elijah's mental health issues without my mom. Sounds like a win-win, doesn't it?"

Tarquin's eyes widened in realization.

It was a moment of epiphany. He finally understood his approach had been all wrong.