Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 45

Tarquin sat rigidly beside Elijah’s hospital bed, his fingers tightly Interlacing the small, fragile hand of his son.

Benjamin, trying to offer some solace, said, “Don’t worry too much; he’s stable for now, at least.”

Tarquin’s Adam’s apple bobbed, his gaze scanning the room for another presence. “Where’s she? Elysia?”

“She had to leave. Some urgent matter,” Benjamin replied.

“Leave? Just like that?” Tarquin’s eyes flashed with disbelief.

“Yeah, said it was something she had to take care of.*

Tarquin’s brow furrowed, a storm brewing in his thoughts..

we need her help. If we imprison her and

shrugged it off without a second thought. But now, with doubts swirling about Elysia’s role in Elijah’s life and her ability to help

his way out of the hospital room. Benjamin watched him go,

was walking away–even if it was just for a cigarette.

towards the upscale neighborhood of Royal Community. Once settled in the backseat, she composed herself and texted

the person but to no avail. Frustrated, she dialed one of Tarquin’s men. “Don’t lie to me. I know he’s in Jindale City!”

was all the confirmation

If he’s not there, I’ll start my ‘nuisance campaign‘. And tell him I just want a clean break, nothing more. I won’t take a

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to her, and that stung more than dared to admit.

at the hospital, Tarquin received the news while standing in the smoking area, a

her I’m still in

campaign‘. She insists on a clean break, no money involved, and promises to disappear from your