Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 11

It was obvious to anyone watching that Tarquin had completely misinterpreted Elysia’s actions. He thought she was shamelessly flirting with him in front of everyone.

“Outrageous! Unreasonable!” he exclaimed.

Elysia’s eyes widened in shock as she realized the misunderstanding. She quickly tried to explain, “You’ve got it all wrong. I just wanted to check…” if there were bite marks on his shoulder.

Years ago, during a moment of intense pain, she had lapsed into unconsciousness, then woken with such agony that she had bitten down on his shoulder and refused to let go.

Such a fierce bite would surely leave a scar on any normal person.

If there were bite marks on his shoulder, it would prove he was the man from that wild encounter!

But before she could finish her sentence, Tarquin’s phone suddenly rang. He snatched it up and barked, “Talk to me!”

Whatever was said on the other end, his expression went through a whirlwind of emotions.

“I’ll be right there,” he said abruptly.

seves me

He hu p the phone and rushed out, no longer the picture of calm. filled with a restless anxiety.

his demeanor, knew something had to be wrong with the young master. The only things that could rattle the stoic Tarquin were issues concerning his young

of his child! Lowell’s

the concern, “Leave her

while trying to verify his identity. She rushed after him, “You can’t hand me over to the cops, I have three kids at home, and they’re fatherless. If I get taken away, there’s no one to look

was wrong for my kids to scratch your car, and I’m sorry! But they’re only five years old; they really can’t be without their mom.”

too well the plight of children without their mother. His own son

pang of compassion, but he wasn’t ready

decide what to do with her later,” he

Chapter 11

“You can’t lock me up here. My kids are waiting for me at the motel. I…” But her words were

Elysia realized she didn’t even have her phone. Her kids. were alone in the motel, vulnerable to any danger.

This is unlawful imprisonment! Let

matter how much she yelled, no one

Jindale City’s most prestigious estate, Number One Mansion, Tarquin stormed in, not bothering to shed his coat or shoes as he made a beeline for the second–floor nursery.

butler, Heath, followed close

the world happened?!” Tarquin demanded, his

reported quickly. “She brought gifts

eyes, his steps quickening

won’t let any of

“It’s