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,

profile–sharp nose, long eyelashes, and

the

a striking resemblance to

stirred annoyance within her. She decided against going to the

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

“I really dislike it when people play games

talking to her? She glanced back at Tarquin who was still staring straight

imagining things?

If you’re trying to play hard

sure she wasn’t hearing

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

She turned around and marched up to Tarquin, stopping

times that I had no intention of

it could have frozen the century. “People who play mind games in front

tilting her chin up bravely. “I’m not playing any games with you!”