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..

her here against her will. Besides, we need her help. If we imprison her and upset her now, can you honestly

with doubts swirling about Elysia’s role in Elijah’s life

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

would usually stick to Elijah’s side like glue, was walking away–even if it was just for a cigarette.

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

avail. Frustrated, she dialed one of Tarquin’s men. “Don’t lie to me.

was all the confirmation she

to Royal Community. If he doesn’t want me on his back forever, he’ll meet me there to sign the divorce papers. If he’s not there, I’ll start

20:05

together. He had lied to her, and that

received the news while standing in the smoking area, a storm of irritation brewing

still in Jindale

you’re not willing to divorce, she’ll start her ‘nuisance campaign‘. She insists on a clean break, no money involved, and promises to disappear from