Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 588

"She's planning to take Elijah away from me, move to another city, and start a new life!"

Keaton was stunned, "Take Elijah away from you?"

"Yeah!"

Keaton was puzzled, "First off, she's not Elijah’s biological mom, and secondly, she hasn't been the one raising him. Why would she even think like that? My guess is she must be head over heels for him! But don't you think her love for Elijah is a bit... obsessive? You are Elijah’s real dad, and she's practically a stranger to him. Yet, she thinks she can just take Elijah from you? That logic is bonkers!"

Tarquin furrowed his brows, caught up in his anger earlier, he hadn't considered this point. Elysia’s affection for Elijah was indeed abnormal...

"But from this, it’s clear Elysia really fancies Elijah, and quite frankly, isn’t your biggest fan!" Keaton added, twisting the knife.

That stung!

Tarquin pursed his lips, giving him a cold, menacing look.

Keaton chuckled, "You know, women need to be charmed! If Elysia wants to take Elijah, why not just agree and avoid the argument?"

Tarquin's expression darkened, "Agree to let her take Elijah away from me? To let her and Elijah leave me? Why don't you just hand her a knife to stab me with?!"

Keaton explained, "Agreeing with her and actually letting her take Elijah are two different things. You agree to make her happy, and once she's happy, she'll warm up to you, right? And about her taking Elijah away, think about it. Jindale City is your turf. If you don't want her to leave, she won't be able to take a step out of the city, let alone take Elijah."

Tarquin’s expression softened a bit...

Keaton continued, "Remember, try to avoid arguments with Elysia. After a fight, you’re the one who ends up angry, and then you have to swallow your pride and apologize. It’s a lose-lose for you."

Tarquin turned and glared at him, "Why should I apologize? She's the one who's wrong!"

Tarquin was taken aback, "!"

Keaton raised an eyebrow, "What do you say? Dare to bet?"

He knew it well; if he didn’t step in to play matchmaker, this guy wouldn't get a date in a million years!

Tarquin swallowed, the thought of kissing her sending a rush of heat through him. But... Not just in front of everyone, even in private, he doubted he'd dare to kiss her without getting slapped! So, if he lost, it meant either getting slapped by Elysia or being the butt of the joke among his friends! This bet had its stakes! But the outcome was in his control, nothing to be scared of. He steadfastly believed he wouldn't be the one to apologize first.

Tarquin flicked his cigarette ash, "You're on!"

Keaton grinned wickedly, "Done! I'm recording this, you know. A bet's a bet; backing out is for cowards!"

Tarquin: "…"