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!

reached the restroom door, 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

his profile–sharp nose, long eyelashes, and clear and distinct facial

the

a striking resemblance

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

but at least she

“I really dislike it when

to her? She glanced back at Tarquin who was

imagining things?

play hard to get, save

was sure she

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

thin. She turned around and marched up to Tarquin, stopping a mere

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

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

by his demeanor, stood her ground, tilting her chin up bravely. “I’m not playing any