Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 61

The pulse reading suggested no major issues.

Things are looking up at the moment. Just make sure not to ruffle his feathers when he wakes, and from now on, he shouldn’t be left alone. This suicide attempt is just the

beginning; there will likely be more to come!

Tarquin furrowed his brow, troubled.

Something clicked for Elysia, and she dug into her bag, pulling out a small bottle of pills.

“If he has another episode and the sedatives don’t do the trick, give him one of these. It should stabilize him temporarily,”

Benjamin gratefully took the bottle, inspecting its contents–pills concocted from traditional herbal medicine.

“What’s this?”

Elysia hesitated to admit she’d made them herself, so she improvised an explanation.

“I got them from an old herbalist. They work wonders, I’ve tried them myself. If you’re skeptical, feel free to consult another herbalist.”

“Thank you,” Benjamin said quickly.

“No worries. I won’t be changing my number after I leave. If the kid runs into trouble, give me a ring. I’ll help if I can.”

Elijah’s eyes reminded her of Elliot’s–it was a connection she couldn’t ignore. Plus, she owed them a debt of fifty million. She might not admit it with a happy heart, but a debt was a debt. She couldn’t pay it back with money just yet, but helping their son would ease

her conscience.

surprised. “You’re leaving?”

throwing her a

should be done by this afternoon,

be off.”

to get that sham of a marriage

go?” asked

glanced at Tarquin subconsciously, not wanting to disclose her location in front of

yet. I’ll take the kids for a bit of a

have a

for a while, but I’m planning on city schooling for the kids. Just haven’t picked

Benjamin could respond, Tarquin suddenly

Yeah,

“Huh.”

that look

you say you’re leaving, leave. Don’t just pay lip service.”

service? I’m seriously out of here! What would I gain from lying to you? Why would I even want to lie

don’t make me lose respect for you. If I see you around

of town.”

ever show up again, I’ll eat

“Get lost.”

“You!”

to defuse the situation. “Ms. Thorne, don’t

at people because he’s in a foul mood? Who let him get away with that terrible attitude?”