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!

she spotted Tarquin in the smoking area. He was the only one there, standing at the railing, tall and straight, one hand in his pocket and the other holding a cigarette,

angle, she could only see his profile–sharp nose, long eyelashes, and

the guy was handsome!

did bear a striking resemblance to

want to see him, though. Just a glimpse stirred annoyance within her. She decided against going to the restroom and turned to

to offend him, but at least she could avoid him,

from behind, “I really dislike it when

Tarquin who was still staring straight ahead, his posture unchanged, not looking at

imagining

If you’re trying to play hard to get, save yourself the effort. Why don’t

was sure she wasn’t hearing things.

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looked around; they were alone in the hallway. He was speaking

thin. She turned around and marched up to

no intention of getting close to you. I never even

have frozen the century. “People who play mind games in front of me never

ground, tilting her chin up