Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

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Chapter 87

Elysia leaned back in her chair, a contemplative look crossing her face.

“You know what they say, “Marry in haste, repent at leisure. But if you don’t get married and have kids while you’re young, you might live to regret it.

Blossom just shrugged it off with her usual carefree attitude. “Ah, let life worry about itself. Life’s too short to not enjoy the heck out of it. I just wanna be happy, that’s all that matters. And love? You can’t force that kind of thing. Look, I’m not against marriage. It’s just that my knight in shining armor hasn’t trotted up yet. When he does, trust me, you won’t have to nudge me–I’ll be the first one shouting from the rooftops that I’m getting married.”

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Blossom’s tone shifted gears as she turned to Elysia with a curious tilt of her head. “What about you, though? You planning on jumping back into the dating pool again?”

Elysia shook her head decidedly. “I’ve had my fill of the bitter taste of marriage, no second helpings for me, thank you. Besides, I’ve got my kids. They’ll be my company when I’m old and gray.*

Blossom scooted closer with a mischievous grin. “Well then, what’s yours is mine, right? From today on, I’ve got kids too. If I end up a spinster, you can bet I’ll be clinging to you and your three little munchkins.”

on. By the way, did Winona ever mention when she’s

heard her say once that Zane wants kids, but she’s too caught up with her career to even think about it. Good thing Zane adores her, or else they’d be at each other’s throats

have kids… That’s a conversation that needs both to be

everyone’s pushing back timelines these days. Winona

trailed off, her stomach gave a loud, insistent growl.

and your belly. I

I’ll check on the little ones first. If they’re still

door open. It was pitch black;

tucked in. Let’s get

a couple of beers, and they settled into an evening of eating, drinking, and laughter, much like the

hospital, Tarquin kept a vigil by Elijah’s bedside,

under Lowell’s tactics,

sought out Elysia only after hearing about her potential to help Elijah with

of Elysia and Tarquin at the bar was a mere coincidence. Tarquin’s men confirmed she had signed up for the bartending