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 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

fair, the guy was

a striking resemblance to him.

didn’t want to see him, though. Just a glimpse stirred annoyance within her. She

at least she

came from behind, “I really dislike it when people play games in front of me.”

glanced back at Tarquin who was still staring straight ahead, his posture

imagining

“My patience is limited. If you’re trying to play hard to get, save yourself the

was sure she wasn’t hearing

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alone in the hallway.

and marched up to Tarquin, stopping a mere three feet

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 knowing you, let alone getting

his expression so cold it could have frozen the century. “People who play mind games in front of

her ground, tilting her chin up bravely. “I’m not playing any