Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 140

Elysia couldn’t just walk away from her marriage – without a divorce, the kids couldn’t be registered under her name. Without that, everything would be a hassle.

School, health insurance, you name it – all required proper documentation.

“Look, if you’re hitting any rough patches these days, just holler at me. I might not be king of the hill, but after all my years in Jindale City, I’ve got a few tricks up my sleeve to lend a hand.

And don’t you play the stranger with me. We’re not just old school pals; given your bond with Winona, I can’t very well leave you in the lurch. She’d have my hide if she found out,” Zane assured her with a friendly nudge.

Elysia offered a polite smile in response, “Thanks.”

That smile, however, didn’t go unnoticed by Tarquin.

After settling things with Elijah, he called the butler, Heath, over; he had to dash off to the office.

He happened to pass by the hospital entrance just then.

The traffic light ahead was red, over 40 seconds left.

Tarquin peered through the car window at the two figures chatting amiably at the entrance and snorted.

followed Tarquin’s gaze and spotted Zane and

Ms. Thomne at the hospital

you see she’s here to see someone? Didn’t they say she and Zane were just

son–in–law to the Newsom family. His wife’s their only daughter, Winona, and she’s best friend with Ms. Thorne. So naturally,

Elysia,

Tarquin mocked, as though suggesting Elysia was cozying up

any romance in the air, “They’re friends, after all. What’s the harm in meeting up

shot back, “No sense of decency, some folks. Never

puzzled, “What’s got you so riled up about Ms. Thorne? You seem to have it out for her. Is it because she kissed

flames. Tarquin bristled, feeling…

on, “I mean, you didn’t lose out when Ms. Thorne kissed you. After all, you’re a man, and she’s a woman.”

against Lowell’s head, “Feeling too cocky

quickly recanted, “Ignore me. I take

a border town, facing

as dark as night, looking like a refugee. He’d be lucky

Lowell a cold look, then turned back to look for Elysia. But she was no

tabs on her!”

Thorne suggested getting a cat for Corbin. Mrs. Denton obliged, and the kid’s over the moon. Maybe we should get Elijah a cat

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