Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 159

Keaton didn’t even glance back as he climbed into his car, scratching his head while he dialed Benjamin.

“Did Tarquin swing by to see you?”

“Yeah, Lowell just called me, asked me to hustle over to the hospital. Said Ms. Thorne fainted from shock. I’m off duty today, so I’m not at the hospital, but I’m heading there now.”

Keaton let out a sigh.

“Alright, you get there fast. I’m on my way too. And hey, make sure she’s taken care of, alright? Keep Ms. Thorne safe, and I swear I’ll bankroll a new top–notch hospital for you.”

“What? What happened?”

“It’s a long story, damn it, got screwed over by a woman! Gotta go, just get to the hospital and round up your best docs. Make sure she’s okay!”

After hanging up, Keaton couldn’t help but scratch his head again.

Damn, done in by a dame, capsized in the gutter!

This was the first time an ex had caused him such trouble, and boy, did it blow up in his face!

Driving towards the hospital, Keaton made another call.

at Elysia. I want the full scoop in

taken to the hospital, she lay in bed, eyes closed, yet screaming, “Get away from me! Don’t touch me! Go! Go!

away-

by the bed, his face stormy.

awake

is a reaction to the trauma.

just stood there, brooding.

full exam to see if she’s hurt anywhere.”

as if

Benjamin was puzzled.

about, said, “She was nearly humiliated today. Seeing a man might upset

that, he turned and

a few seconds but decided to follow his

out into the hallway, Benjamin saw Tarquin at the end of the corridor, lighting up a cigarette, and asked Lowell, “What the hell happened? Keaton also

resignation, “Mr. Huber was played by a woman.”

or not, the fact that

Oriana had picked a fight with Elysia. So,

about what exactly had gone down when Keaton rushed in, anxious.

she? How’s Ms.

obvious injuries. We’re still running