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!

the only one there, standing at the railing, tall and straight, one hand in

see his profile–sharp nose,

be fair, the guy was

bear a striking resemblance to him.

glimpse stirred annoyance within her. She decided against going to

but at least she could avoid him, right?

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

in her tracks. Was he talking to her? She glanced back at Tarquin who was still staring straight ahead, his

she imagining

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

she wasn’t hearing things.

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they were alone in the hallway.

around and marched up to Tarquin,

as limited. I’ve explained to you many times that I had no intention of getting close to you. I never even thought about

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

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