Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1804

A shadow crossed Tarquin's features, his brows knitting together as dark memories surfaced.

"Axel had a tragic upbringing..."

Before he could elaborate, his phone buzzed. It was Booker Murphy, inviting him to the Blissful Pub.

Keaton's sudden plunge into fatherhood was massive news, and the guys were eager to drag him out for drinks and merciless teasing.

With all the parents hovering at the party earlier, they hadn't been able to properly celebrate. Now, it was time for a private boys' night.

Through the receiver, Gale Windham's loud laughter and drunken jokes echoed in the background.

Hearing the commotion, Elysia smiled at Tarquin.

"Go on. I'll take the kids home. We can talk later."

Tarquin told Booker he'd see him shortly and ended the call. He then instructed the driver to pull over at the Blissful Pub, which was conveniently on their route.

Turning back to Elysia, he murmured, "I'll give you the full story on Axel later. Just know that he's had it rough. Aside from us, there isn't a single person in this world who cares whether he finds happiness."

"We met as kids and practically raised each other. He's my brother in every way that counts, and I just want to see him happy."

Elysia softened. "Does Axel actually have feelings for Blossom?"

Tarquin offered a pragmatic response.

"...He definitely doesn't push her away, which means there's a real chance. Honestly, if he lets Blossom slip through his fingers, he's probably going to die a bachelor."

There was a time when Tarquin hadn't understood the downside of solitude.

But ever since he had built a life with Elysia, the mere thought of returning to that lonely existence was unbearable.

A home was just a house without the warmth of a loving partner.

Being truly alone was a miserable fate.

He had experienced both sides, and the joy of having a family was unparalleled.

That was why he was pushing so hard for Axel and Blossom to make it work, so he could have a warm home of his own.

A tight-knit brotherhood was incredible, but it could never replace the deep, fulfilling love of a family.

Elysia frowned thoughtfully.

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