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.

looked surprised.

throwing

business. I should be done

be off.”

to get that sham of a

you go?”

at Tarquin subconsciously, not wanting to disclose

the kids for a

“You don’t have a

for a while, but I’m planning on city schooling

suddenly

Yeah,

“Huh.”

that look for?”

should keep their word. If you say you’re leaving, leave. Don’t just pay lip

What would I gain from lying to

If I see you around here again, I’ll

of town.”

ever show up again,

“Get lost.”

“You!”

defuse the situation. “Ms. Thorne, don’t mind him. He’s just in a bad mood today.”

a foul mood? Who