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?”

tell

him. “Why should I believe

you don’t believe me, go ask him yourself. See, he’s right there in

word, Elysia glanced at the café and, clutching Emmett tight, spun on

heel and left.

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

to find Blossom.

you upset?” Emmett’s

got worried when

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

on the 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

quickly asked,

the kids for me. I’ll explain

call me if you

After Elysia headed back down, Blossom ushered

for the café Keaton had mentioned and barged

Keaton were

Elysia glared at Tarquin like

it you who took Emmett and grilled