Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 110

Elysia’s lips twitched at Keaton’s assertion.

“I’m one of the good guys,” he had said.

Who talks like that? The good guys certainly don’t announce themselves in such a manner. If anything, it made him seem less trustworthy.

Elysia wasn’t interested in prolonging the conversation. “Is that bit of drama from earlier all sorted then? Anything else you need?”

If not, it was time to say goodbye, and not the see–you–later kind.

“Yeah, there’s one more thing.”

“Go on.”

“Look, that whole charade was just Elijah’s father pulling your leg. No one’s snatching kids. Don’t be scared, and don’t overthink it. Definitely no need to call the cops.”

Elysia’s eyes widened in confusion. “What do you mean?”

“It’s exactly as I said. Elijah’s father was the one who took the kid. He was just messing with you.”

Her breathing grew erratic. “How do you know that?”

Though I did tell him not to freak you out, he didn’t listen.”

Elysia challenged him. “Why should I believe

look like I’m lying? If you don’t believe me, go ask him yourself. See, he’s right there in the café’s private

Elysia glanced at the café and,

heel and left.

seek out Tarquin. Instead, she stepped into the elevator and headed up to the

find

upset?” Emmett’s voice

when

knew it! She knew it had something to do

to Blossom and whispered, “Take the kids inside, and make sure they wear their masks, especially Elliot and

sensing her anxiety, quickly

the kids for me. I’ll

me if you

will.” After Elysia headed back down, Blossom ushered the kids into the

a beeline for the café Keaton had mentioned and barged

Lowell, and Keaton

at Tarquin like a cornered wildcat.

and grilled me