Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 46

Please, take your time. Sir sald he’ll be back shortly.”

Alright, thanks.”

Elysia placed the cup on the coffee table, her eyes scanning the room’s familiar decor.

It was just as she had left it years ago, virtually unchanged. But the people had changed.

She had lived here for three years, once the lady of the house. Now, she was nothing.

She had thought she would spend her entire life here, even daydreamed about growing old, surrounded by children and grandchildren…

But life, it seems, is the greatest playwright of all.

Feeling a tightness in her chest, Elysia redirected her gaze, took a few sips of her coffee, and waited quietly for Tarquin to return and finalize their divorce.

Half an hour later, Tarquin drove back to the Royal Community. He had only been to this place once before, on the day he returned to the country to ask his wife for a divorce.

He hadn’t been back since.

Parking the car, Tarquin stepped out and was immediately greeted by his ringing phone. It was Benjamin.

Slater is at the hospital. He’s asking for you.”

surely about that 50 million

wasn’t about to reinvest the money he’d pulled out. Nola had indeed done him a favor,

Tarquin replied, “Tell him I’m busy. And remind him to

a great

up, Tarquin strode towards

the lady is waiting for you

“I know.”

nerves tightened, her fingernails digging into the flesh of her palms,

But-

reached the door, his phone rang

was Donovan

but before he could speak, Nola’s

the Slater family because of me? Daddy says I’ve

you. You know I’ve had feelings for you ever since I saved Elijah. I wanted to marry

want to marry you, I don’t want to upset you. If I’ve done something wrong, just tell me, I’ll…”

“I hate liars. Begging won’t help you; take some time to reflect on your actions.”

hung up abruptly.

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