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 to

Witch?

finely arched eyebrows knitted in anger as she glared at Evan.

into next week!

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

and mean! A wicked old hag beyond saving!” Evan retorted, then pulled out

as she saw the fresh marks

car this is when you did this? You’re playing with

a wild goose chase

and was watching the scene unfold from the car seat. Frowning, he said

“Right.”

to step out

Bang! Bang! Bang!”

followed by a heavy thud

screamed at the top of her lungs.

brow furrowed as he stepped out of the car. The sight

had blown out, smoking and rolling away from the vehicle. The

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

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

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