Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem



After what felt like an eternity, noise from outside broke the silence. Tarquin hurried out, just in time to catch Elysia making her way to the bedroom door.

Her hair was damp, draping loosely around her shoulders, and she was wearing one of his shirts, which barely covered her, leaving her legs entirely exposed.

She wasn't particularly tall, but her figure was striking, with long, straight legs that were quite the sight.

And at this moment, incredibly enticing.

This was the ultimate seduction in a shirt.

Tarquin felt his throat go dry, swallowing subconsciously without saying a word, as Elysia dashed into the bedroom.

Knowing she was shy, Tarquin fetched a hairdryer from the bathroom and knocked on the door, announcing, "I'm coming in to dry your hair."

Upon entering, as expected, Elysia had covered her legs with the blanket, sitting on the bed drying her hair, "Just leave it here, I'll do it myself later." Tarquin didn't bite, instead, his gaze lingered on her a bit longer, admiring her in his shirt, his thoughts wandering...

He made another swallowing motion, walking over to the bed to start drying her hair.

Elysia wanted to protest, her lips moved but then she gave up, knowing she couldn't stop him.

The room was silent as he dried her hair, the silence and the tension thick in the air.

Fortunately, Tarquin didn't make a move, simply advising her to rest and not to worry about the kids before taking the hairdryer and leaving. Elysia lay in bed, lost in thought.

Though their feelings were clear, he was still too composed, not even suggesting a serious talk or mentioning dating.

It was probably because of Elijah's mother.

Sigh...

But she couldn't risk anything concerning the kids, not even a little!

She had told him Elijah's mother wouldn't come back or interfere with their relationship, giving him time to think it over.

Yawning several times, Elysia eventually fell asleep.

Not long after she drifted off, Tarquin entered the room again.

He had taken a shower and changed into clean clothes, standing by the bed to watch Elysia for a while before gently touching her cheek and turning to leave.

Once outside, his expression changed immediately!

He coldly made a call instructing his bodyguards to ensure Elysia's safety, then hurried to his car, driving to the hospital.

What was usually a forty-minute drive, he made in just over twenty minutes in this extreme weather!

Having called ahead, Benjamin was waiting in his office.

Upon seeing him, Benjamin quickly stood up and asked, "What's wrong? What happened?"

Tarquin, with a serious expression, handed over a dossier, "I need a paternity test!"

Benjamin was puzzled, "Whose?"

Tarquin didn't explain, simply stating, "Get someone to do one, and you do one yourself. I've brought enough samples."

Benjamin guessed it might be about Elijah, the only reason Tarquin would come personally!

But not knowing the specifics, and seeing Tarquin's urgency, he didn't ask further and immediately arranged for the test.

Keeping a sample for himself, Benjamin said, "I'll start the test now, but the earliest I can have results is by tomorrow morning. Are you going to wait here or go home?"

"I'll stay with you."

"Huh?"

Tarquin didn't elaborate, only stating, "I'll watch you do it."novelbin

Benjamin was left speechless...

The lab lights stayed on all night, with Tarquin maintaining a stoic presence, not leaving even for a moment.

He appeared calm, but inside, he was anything but, eagerly awaiting a result he desperately hoped for.

That night was more torturous for him than any other.