Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 72

“I know, go ahead.”

“Alright… By the way, how come you’re here? Did you come with someone?”

This was the Jinpeach Restaurant, a place with a steep bill that ordinary folks wouldn’t just stroll into.

Elysia told the truth, “I came with Blossom. She’s treating me to dinner.”

“Oh, that explains it. Well, enjoy your meal. I’ll come find you once I’m done here. Give me your new number, and let’s exchange contacts.”

Elysia nodded, and they swapped numbers, also adding each other on WhatsApp.

With that, Zane parted ways with Elysia.

Elysia steadied her mind and made another trip to the restroom. She needed to freshen up, not wanting Blossom or the kids to notice anything off.

But fate–damn it–has its own plans!

in the smoking area. He was the only one there, standing

his profile–sharp nose, long

fair, the guy was

bear a striking

stirred annoyance within her. She decided

at least she could avoid him, right?

“I really dislike it when people play

tracks. Was he talking to her? She glanced back at Tarquin who was still staring straight ahead, his posture unchanged, not looking

she imagining things?

to play hard to get, save yourself the effort. Why don’t

was sure she wasn’t hearing

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were alone in the hallway. He

was wearing thin. She turned around and marched

him and said, “My patience is just as limited. I’ve explained to you many times that I had no intention of getting close to

her, his expression so cold it could have frozen the century. “People who play mind games in front of me never

demeanor, stood her ground, tilting her chin up bravely. “I’m