Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 595

Benjamin had just swallowed his words when Elysia's voice echoed through the house, "Dr. Benjamin?"

Tarquin shot him a look that screamed 'speak up' without uttering a single word.

Benjamin rolled his eyes, exasperated. What was this, some kind of weird game?

He licked his lips and replied to Elysia, "Uh... Ms. Thorne, I'm here."

Hearing Benjamin's voice confirmed to Elysia that Tarquin wasn't lying.

"Give me a sec, I'll just change and be right out."

"Alright."

No sooner had Benjamin responded than Tarquin was dragging him out the door, practically shoving him into the hallway.

"Your part's done. Go get some sleep. And remember what I said, steer clear of her at night! If you absolutely must see her, come to me first! You're old enough to know better!"

With that, Tarquin slammed the door shut, leaving Benjamin dazed and alone in the hallway.

A few minutes later, the bedroom door finally opened again.

Seeing Elysia again made Tarquin's back break out in a nervous sweat.

The image of her not dressed flashed through his mind, and he quickly forced himself to focus. Now was not the time for wild thoughts!

Elysia, now in jeans and a hoodie, shot him a glare before looking around for Benjamin.

Not seeing him, her gaze returned to Tarquin, "Where's Benjamin?"

"He had to leave. Urgent stuff."

Elysia frowned, "And Elijah's blood test results?"

"Right here."

Elysia walked over to the coffee table to grab the report, flipping through it on the spot.

Tarquin quickly poured her a glass of chamomile tea, hoping to soothe her, "Take a seat, have a look."

Elysia ignored him, scanning the report carefully before coldly stating, "Elijah's bloodwork is fine!"

Turning on her heel, she started to leave, but Tarquin caught her arm gently, "Elysia..."

"Don't touch me!" she snapped, causing Tarquin to retract his hand as if burned, looking utterly helpless and pitiful.

Elysia bit down hard until the taste of iron filled her mouth before finally letting go, baring her teeth at him in a feral grin, warning,

"Move, or I'll bite you again! And trust me, I've got sharp teeth!"

She hoped to scare him off, but instead, Tarquin asked, "Where do you want to bite next?"

Elysia was dumbfounded.

Tarquin rolled up his sleeve, exposing his forearm, "Go ahead, bite anywhere. Your call."

Elysia was speechless, her face flushing with anger, "Are you insane?!"

Tarquin looked apologetic, "If it'll make you feel better, go ahead. Heck, eat me if that helps."

"You..."

"Look, I won't let you go back inside unless we clear this up."

Elysia bit her lip, furious, "You want to apologize, is that it? Well, I don't accept! Happy now?"

"...I didn't expect you to forgive me. I just wanted you to know, I didn't mean to do it."