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.

Mr. Donovan Slater is at the hospital.

about that 50 million investment for the

the money he’d pulled out. Nola had indeed done him a favor, but he wasn’t going

a cold tone, Tarquin replied, “Tell him I’m busy. And remind him to spend less time chasing money and

a great

up, Tarquin strode towards the main

announced, “Sir, the lady is waiting for

“I know.”

knew Tarquin had arrived. Her nerves tightened, her fingernails digging into the flesh of her palms, a

But-

as Tarquin reached the door, his phone rang

Donovan

but before he could speak,

me? Daddy says I’ve upset you, and

I’ve had feelings for you ever since I saved Elijah. I wanted to marry you, but it was your married status that stood in the way of

truly want to marry you, I don’t want to upset you. If

her off, “I hate liars. Begging won’t help you; take some time to reflect on

hung up abruptly.

to open the door, Tarquin suddenly said,