Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 5

Elliot couldn’t intervene in time and could only rush over with a look of distress to help

Emmett up.

“Where does it hurt, buddy?” he asked, gently propping his little brother.

“Here… and here.” Emmett sobbed, pointing to his backside and shin.

Elliot rolled up Emmett’s jeans for a quick look and was shocked, “Holy smokes!”

A large bruise was blossoming on Emmett’s pale leg, a deep purple mark that stood out starkly against his skin.

Elliot clenched his fists, fuming. He had wanted to keep his brother Evan from stirring up trouble, but now it seemed he wouldn’t just stand by; he was also ready to let him off the leash.

Someone thought they could bully Emmett and get away with it? Emmett had his back!

lright, Emmett. I’m here. Let me blow on it, and the pain will go away,” Elliot consoled.

Emmett nodded in aggravation, “…Okay.”

Meanwhile, Evan had chased Nola out of the train station.

Upon seeing her trying to get into her car, he dashed in front of her and puffed up like a little bulldog.

nerve

Witch?

eyebrows knitted in anger as she glared at Evan. She wanted

into next week!

car, she needed to curry favor and show off her ‘affection‘ for children. So she shot Evan several death glares and hissed, “Who are

Evan retorted, then pulled out a

bulged as she saw the fresh marks on her

this is when you did this? You’re playing with fire!” she

on a wild goose chase around the car like

the car seat. Frowning, he

“Right.”

about to step out when suddenly-

Bang! Bang!

loud crashes followed by a heavy thud made

screamed at the top of her lungs.

he stepped out of the car. The sight before him locked his expression into a

and rolling away from the vehicle. The luxury car lay lifeless

today, so I won’t get serious with you this time. But if you dare mess with my brother again,

Then what kind of havoc would he wreak if he got serious? Who did this little

he had just crossed, the little guy turned on his heel to leave. Suddenly, someone grabbed the collar of his coat, and his feet