Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 2

She was on the brink of despair. Her godforsaken life couldn’t get any worse.

But what right did she have to refuse a divorce now?

Her virtue was stolen, so she was no longer worthy of him.

Elysia sniffled, her voice hoarse, “I understand. I’ll go home and sign the papers right away.”

After hanging up, she fought through her physical discomfort, dressed, and stumbled out of the airport.

No sooner had she left than a fleet of sleek black limousines suddenly appeared outside the terminal. A troop of suited bodyguards exited the vehicles, encircling the airport.

The assistant respectfully opened the car door, and Tarquin stepped out.

Handcrafted leather shoes, an exorbitantly priced bespoke suit, and a limited–edition watch are the hallmarks of a successful man.

quin’s superior stature and handsome features, coupled with an air of unattainable nobility, drew the gaze of onlookers, yet no one dared to approach hire,

An aura of regal authority radiated from him, giving the impression that he was to be admired from a distance, but never approached.

him as he made his way

enemies the night before after a dodgy meal, and in a moment of desperation, he had compromised a young woman’s

fearing his enemies would follow him there and

her first night. He had promised the night before to take responsibility, to make her the happiest and most honored woman in the

kept his promises.

his assistant Lowell caught up to

from home. The ma’am has returned, but… it seems she spent the night with another man. The marks on her body are quite telling. The housekeeper says she’s had many men over these past two years and often stayed out all night. And when she’s drunk, she’s been known to speak her mind. Once in a bar, she said that you’re crippled and

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what?” Tarquin’s

are way out of her league.”

his lips, his expression cold.

Chapter 2

wife had been imposed on him two years ago by his family to curb his influence.

he was no longer bound. So, the first thing he did upon

love between them. Divorce would be a relief

her.

had offered ample restitution – luxury

out she was nothing

case, she did not deserve his