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!

there, standing at the railing, tall and straight, one hand in his pocket and the other holding a cigarette, taking

see his profile–sharp nose, long eyelashes,

the

and Evan did bear a striking resemblance to

annoyance within

him, but at least she could

really dislike it when people

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

imagining things?

as she was about to continue walking, she heard him again, “My patience is limited. If you’re trying to play hard to get, save

sure she

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they were alone in the

around and marched up to Tarquin, stopping a

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

her, his expression so cold it could have frozen the century. “People

her chin up bravely. “I’m not playing any games with