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.

gave you the nerve to pick on

Witch?

arched eyebrows knitted in anger as she glared at Evan.

into next week!

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

only ugly but also old and mean! A wicked old hag beyond saving!” Evan retorted, then pulled out a pocketknife and started circling the luxury

the fresh marks on her sleek black

this is when you did this? You’re

a wild goose chase around the

unfold from the car seat.

“Right.”

was about to step out when

Bang!

heavy thud made the

Nola screamed at the top of her

the car. The sight before him locked his expression

had blown out, smoking and rolling away from the vehicle. The luxury car lay lifeless

than Tarquin’s waist and hiding behind a mask, stood in front of Nola and puffed from his chest, “I’m new in town today, so I won’t get serious with you this time. But if you dare mess with my

kind of havoc would he wreak if he got serious? Who did this little rascal belong to? Why he was such a wild little

he had just crossed, the little guy turned on his heel to leave. Suddenly, someone