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?”

did tell him

teeth, Elysia challenged him. “Why should I believe a word

look like I’m lying? If you don’t believe me, go ask him yourself. See,

at the café and, clutching Emmett

heel and left.

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

find Blossom.

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

when you disappeared all of a

anger, Elysia knew it! She knew it had something to

make sure they wear their masks, especially Elliot and Evan. We can’t let that wild man spot them. He’s lurking around the mall. I’ve got

anxiety, quickly asked, “Is everything

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

if

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

had mentioned and barged into the private booth.

Lowell, and Keaton were all there.

Elysia glared at Tarquin like a cornered wildcat.

it you who took Emmett and grilled me over