BuzzNovelChapter 1364
Tarquin didn't dare admit that it was his idea for Winona to bring dinner over-and that things had gotten awkward
because of it.
After all, he was the one who'd set up the whole meal delivery thing.
And Keaton? Well, his reputation wasn't exactly great, and Elysia's feelings about him were pretty clear.
She was fine being friends with Keaton, but the moment romance cup, she'd scrunch up her nose and roll
her eyes.
If she found out that the Huber family had gotten the wrong idea because of that dinner that they wanted
Winona to bectheir daughter-in-law-who knows if Elysia would blhim?
So as far as anything between Keaton and Winona went, Tarquin figured it was best to just play dumb.
He quickly switched the subject.
"Don't stress about Keaton," he said. “I heard from Lowell you guys are going skiing tomorrow?"
"Yeah... The kids are excited, and my parents are into it. We're all planning to go," Elysia said.
"What, you're not inviting me?" Tarquin teased.
Elysia shot back, "Didn't you say you were busy?"
"Who told you | was busy?"
Elysia blinked, surprised and suddenly hopeful. "Wait, you're free?"
Seeing the excitement in her eyes, Tarquin felt a warm flutter in his chest. He shot her a crooked smile and
gently pinched her cheek.
"You wantto cthat much?"
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtElysia nodded enthusiastically. "Absolutely!"
"And why do you wantthere?"
"Because when you're around, | have more fun," she said, not missing a beat.
When Tarquin was there, she could just relax and be playful, like a kid again-she could lean on him and let go.
But when he wasn't, she had to be the grown-up, thinking about the kids, her parents, keeping everything
together.
It wasn't about being forced to act a certain way-it just happened naturally, depending on whether Tarquin was
around.
So lately, she'd gotten a little clingy.
If they were heading out to have fun, she honestly hoped he'd be there, too.
Tarquin just melted, looking at her with nothing but warmth and affection.
"For you, babe? I'm at your beck and call, twenty-four-seven. Not going anywhere."
Elysia grinned, cupped his face, and gave him a quick, sweet kiss.
Just a brush of the lips-she meant to pull away, but Tarquin wasn't
having any of it. He slipped his net
behind her head, holding herclose, turning the tables. fo Find
The kiss deepened, the air shifting from light and playful to something much more heated.
Tarquin's hand slid beneath her pajama top, his fingers tracing lazy circles at her waist.
Elysia knew exactly where this was heading. Her heart raced as she pushed at his chest, trying to protest.
"Cut it out, we've got skiing tomorrow!"
He grinned, voice low and rough with want. "That won't slow us down tomorrow."
With that, he popped open the top few buttons of his shirt, revealing a hint of tanned, toned chest-impossible to
ignore.
Still holding her close, he leaned in, continuing to kiss her, his hand never leaving her waist.
Elysia, thoroughly trapped, slapped a hand over his mouth.
"You-you haven't even showered yet!" she blurted, desperate for
distraction, hoping he'd take the net
and cool off.
Tarquin looked down at her, eyes dark with mischief.
hint
A heartbeat later, he scooped her up and headed straight for the bathroom.
"Let's
together," he said with
rin. "And while we're at it
let's
about those TikTok videos
watched today."
Elysia's eyes went wide. "Hey! You-mmph-!"
The next morning, Elysia was woken up by Evan bouncing on the bed.
"Mom! Get up! We're going skiing today!"
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She wriggled around in his arms, like a little caterpillar, turning to face him—
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