Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 71

Zane looked at her with concern. “You alright? Should we head to the hospital?”

Elysia shook her head lightly. “I just need a moment to catch my breath.”

Zane quickly went to the nearby minibar and grabbed a bottle of spring water, twisting off the cap and handing it to her. “Here, drink some water.”

“Thanks,” Elysia said, taking several sips.

“How do you feel now? You sure we don’t need to make a hospital run?”

“Yeah, no need, I’m fine.”

Zane let her rest for a bit before asking, “When did you get back to town? And how on earth did you get into a tiff with Gage?”

Elysia replied, “I’ve been back for a while. Heard from Blossom that Winona was out of the country shooting a film, so I didn’t drop by to visit.”

Mentioning Winona’s filming abroad, a fleeting shadow crossed Zane’s eyes, but it was gone as quickly as it appeared.

“Yeah, she’s been gone sometime now. She got a gig that required hush–hush production and even signed a nondisclosure agreement. No clue when she’ll be back. Heck, even I Can’t reach her.”

After saying this, Zane quickly changed the subject. “So what’s the real deal with you and Gage?”

and he set his sights on me. From the moment we

serious about anything. If it weren’t for his brother

they’re

Jindale City’s leading

of the Bradford

few years. The reason being Ms. Slater from their

quickly pivoted, “Ms. Slater’s close friendship with the Bradfords has given the whole Slater family a leg up. That’s why people tread lightly

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wonder Gage’s so

with his likes, so it’s best to steer

and thanks

But how did you end up

I took a part–time gig. Just my

place

a wry smile; she, a penniless soul, couldn’t afford to be choosy. As long as it wasn’t illegal, any job that paid

everywhere for you, nearly drove ourselves mad. We even

moved, but she was at