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

frown deepened, throwing

I should be done

be off.”

to get that sham of a marriage

you go?” asked Benjamin.

wanting to disclose her location in front

a bit of a

don’t have a permanent place to stay?”

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

respond, Tarquin suddenly cut

Yeah,

“Huh.”

that look for?”

you’re leaving,

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

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

of town.”

assured, if I ever show up again, I’ll eat my

“Get lost.”

“You!”

don’t mind him.

to snap at people because he’s in a foul mood? Who let him