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

“Why should I believe a word

lying? If you don’t believe me, go ask him

Elysia glanced at the café and, clutching Emmett

heel and left.

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

find

are you upset?” Emmett’s voice was cautious.

when

knew it! She knew it had

seventh floor, she handed Emmett over to Blossom and whispered, “Take the kids inside, and make sure they wear their masks, especially Elliot and Evan. We can’t let that wild man spot them. He’s lurking around the

sensing her anxiety, quickly asked, “Is everything okay?”

this. Just watch the kids for me. I’ll explain when I get back.”

me if

down, Blossom ushered the kids into the cinema.

for the café Keaton had

Keaton

Elysia glared at Tarquin like

who took Emmett and grilled me