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!

was the only one there, standing at the

could only see his profile–sharp nose, long eyelashes, and clear and distinct

fair, the

Evan did bear a striking

though. Just a glimpse stirred annoyance within her. She decided against going to the

couldn’t afford to offend him, but at

then, a man’s voice came from behind, “I really dislike it

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

imagining things?

to play hard to get, save yourself

she wasn’t

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

patience was wearing thin. She turned around and marched up to Tarquin, stopping a mere three feet

looked up at 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 you. I never even thought about

frozen the century. “People who play

his demeanor, stood her ground, tilting her chin up