Chapter 791
The young clerk at the city hall, not used to the big scenes of life, was so nervous his brain seemed to have checked out. Spotting Tarquin about to leave, he hurried after him, asking,
“Mr. Bradford, are you still going through with the divorce? Everything is set up; you can get divorced anytime, just head over, and you can have your divorce decree p>
Keaton and the others, hearing this, stubbed out their cigarettes and rushed over,
“Dude, are you for real p>
They quickly covered the clerk’s mouth and dragged him to a corner, giving him a once-over.
The clerk was visibly shaken, “What’s… what’s the problem p>
Keaton, with a sly grin, asked, “Just graduated from college, haven’t you p>
Keaton chuckled, “Your eyes, they practically sparkle with naive stupidity p>
The clerk: p>
Booker, trying to lighten the mood, said, “He means you’re innocent. Have you ever been in a relationship p>
“Nope, never. Forever single p>
“That explains a lot p>
“Huh p>
“That explains why you lack a bit of… how do I put it… worldly wisdom p>
It took a moment for the clerk to catch on to what they were implying, and he quickly tried to explain,
“Mr. Bradford was in a rush to get divorced, put pressure on us last night. Today, if he doesn’t get divorced, it’s going to be trouble for everyone! My boss even told me this morning that we had to make sure Mr. Bradford got his divorce decree today, or it would be my job on the line p>
Benjamin said, “Things change, buddy. Last night, he was dead set on getting a divorce, but today, he’d fight tooth and nail not to! Mention divorce to him now, and he’ll blow a gasket p>
The clerk: People change their minds that fast?
Last night he was insisting on a divorce, and today he’s dead set against it!
He wants the divorce, then he doesn’t!
Booker, patting the clerk on the shoulder with a smile, said, “Looks like your boss pulled a fast one on you, putting the tricky job on the intern. But, kid, you might just have lucked out. Go back and wait; good days are ahead p>
Indeed, personally delivering the marriage certificate to Tarquin turned out to be a direct hit to his heart.
With how thrilled Tarquin was, the clerk was sure to be handsomely rewarded!
Outside the hotel, Tarquin was already driving off with Elysia on the open road.
Elysia, in the passenger seat, asked, “Where are you taking me, exactly? The kids are still back at the hotel p>
“Don’t worry about them. They won’t vanish into thin air p>
Elysia, exasperated, “Are you even their dad p>
Tarquin laughed, “They’re old enough to take care of themselves. No need to fuss over them p>
Elysia pursed her lips, “They’re only five p>
“Well, that’s not exactly toddlers needing constant care p>
Elysia: Fathers and their laid-back ways!
It’s like that saying goes: If the kids are alive under dad’s care, it’s a win!
Elysia, giving up on arguing, pulled out her phone to call Elliot.
With so many strangers at the party and both parents gone, leaving just the kids, she was worried.
And Elliot’s injury hadn’t even fully healed yet.
But as soon as the call connected, Elliot reassured her, “Mommy, don’t worry about us. Mr. Lowell and Benjamin are here. They’ll take us back to the hospital later. You have fun outside for a few days, and don’t worry about my injury. I can come out to play, so it’s definitely okay. Just enjoy your time outside p>
Elijah’s young voice, earnest and deep, added, “Mommy, have a good talk with daddy. Let everything out p>
Evan chimed in, “Yeah, Mommy, you tell him everything — fight if you have to, shout if you need to. We’re not scared of him. If he talks back, I’ll deal with him p>
Emmett, quite fond of Tarquin as a dad, decided to play it cute, trying to charm Elysia with his words.