Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 908

Baby immediately piped up, “Thanks, Mr. Handsome.”

Tarquin shot Keith a glance, fully aware that he was poking fun by emphasizing ‘Mr. Handsome.’ With a cool tone, he retorted, “Sooner or later, she’ll be calling me ‘Daddy.’”

Turning on his heel toward the car, he smiled at Baby, saying, “You’re welcome, darling. As long as you’re happy.”

Keith’s expression darkened even further!

He watched the black SUV drive away until even the taillights vanished from sight, yet his gaze lingered.

With Baby growing further and further away, his heartbeat accelerated, eventually turning into a whirlwind of anxiety and unease.

He had this nagging feeling that something bad was about to happen!

…

Inside the black SUV, the atmosphere was lively and cheerful.

“So, your favorite animal is bunnies, right?” Tarquin asked Baby.

Baby nodded vigorously, “Yeah, yeah, bunnies are the cutest!”

Tarquin chuckled, “You’re as cute as a bunny, Baby.”

At nine in the morning, the SUV pulled up in front of a dessert shop adorned with bunny-themed decorations.

At the entrance, several bunny mascots were interacting with kids, spreading joy and laughter.

From behind the car window, Baby’s excitement was palpable, “Bunny, bunny!”

Tarquin was the first to hop out and open the door to lift Baby out.

Seeing this, the bunny mascots approached to greet Baby, “Hello there, little one.”

In her sweet, milky voice, Baby responded, “Hi, bunny.”

“You’re so cute! What’s your name?”

“I’m Baby.”

“Baby, that’s a lovely name. Would you like to be friends with the bunnies?”

“Yeah, yeah, I’d love to.”

Elysia’s heart raced, “Do you have a plan?”

“You’ll see soon enough. I promise to maximize your happiness today.”

As Elysia’s heart thumped with anticipation, she thought about how her days began with joy at seeing her daughter and ended in sorrow at their separation.

She dreamt of holding her daughter at night!

Tarquin pinched her cheek, “Today’s all about happiness. I guarantee Baby will stay with you tonight. Stop daydreaming and check out this dessert shop. Do you like it?”

Elysia, still focused on her daughter, asked, “Are you serious?”

“…If I can’t keep Baby here tonight, then I’m sleeping on the couch, deal?”

Tarquin’s confidence peaked, and Elysia, filled with anticipation, blurted out, “If you really manage to keep Baby here, I—I’ll reward you tonight!”

Tarquin’s eyes narrowed momentarily before Elysia, blushing, quickly changed the subject, “So, this is the dessert shop you got me?”

After a moment, Tarquin glanced back at Baby, who was happily hopping around:

My dear, your dad’s happiness tonight is all in your hands!