Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 168

Elysia frowned

1 didn’t know him before I’ve only met him recently: his name is Tarin. But I’m not looking for him–I need to find Tarquin,”

Keaton was silent for a moment

Tann, huh

Bold of him to claim, and of her to believe

Clearly. Tarquin was hiding his true identity, but Keaton didn’t want to burst that bubble just yet. Instead, he asked, “What do you want with Tarquin?

lose it

“It’s personal, I’d mother not disclose it.”

She had thought about coming clean to Keaton, maybe even enlisting his help to find Tarquin and get a divorce, but after giving it some serious thought, she decided it wasn’t wise

agreement forced her to keep quiet. She couldn’t tell anyone.

a meeting with Tarquin, she was

seconds before responding. “Alright, I’ll keep it in mind. I’ll let you know as soon as I

“Thanks in advance.”

been hankering for more of those pastry you made. Would it be too much

Elysia paused. “Elijah?”

about anything but herself. It’s rare for him to ask for anything, so when he does, it means a lot. He’s never asked for anything before, so could you possibly help out? I know it’s tacky to talk money, but if you’re still mad, go ahead and milk Tarin for all he’s worth.

as to kick a man when he’s down

‘Down and out?”

know he’s bankrupt now. I’m not doing this for the money; it’s just for Elijah,”

Elysia finished speaking, her phone rang. It was Blossom

glanced at Keaton and said, “Til make something for Elijah and get in touch once it’s ready. You can

Keaton nodded.

I’ll keep the Tarquin thing

your

as Keaton

quickly said, “Mission accomplished. Elysia will