Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 187

Alleen’s eyes flickered with disdain as she Patened to the voice on the other and of the line.

“I’ve got it” she said curtly as she hung up the phone and turned to Nola

“Got the scoop Tarquin isn’t into her He’s just mingling because of Elijah. She’s got nome tricks up her sleeve with child psychology and Tarquin’s hoping she can work some magic on Elijah’s condition.”

“What are you saying? She can cur Elijah? Oh no, this is bad. If she really cures Elijah, Tarquin would give her the moon!”

Alleen remained unfared. “She won’t cure Elijah. She doesn’t even have a license, she’s nothing but a charlatan Got lucky a couple of times with Corbin Denton, and now Tarquin’s clinging to hope.”

“A charlatan? You mean she’s using Elijah to get close to Tarquin?”

“Exactly”

“We need to expose her, now!”

“There’s no rush. If she can use Elijah, so can we.”

“Mom, what’s your plan

Alleen’s eyes gleamed with strategy as she said, “Don’t forget, we’re not the only ones who want that little brat out of the picture. Some folks in the Bradford family are itching for it too. If we let slip that Elysia can save Elijah, what do you think they’d do?”

blinked rapidly and said, “They’d get rid of Elysia for sure! They’d never

woman needs to be cunning

to the schemes

the study. She sat at

was Elijahs stnking resemblance to Elliot

maybe it was the way he’d called her ‘Mommy‘ in

hoped for his recovery, for him to live like any other child, full of joy and laughter.

disappointed. The best way to ease Elijah’s condition was to integrate into

to break through was a puzzle she had yet to

ringtone of her phone broke her concentration. It was Kylton.

about the noon meeting with

in her pr

Elijah’s troubles.

picked up.

Azure Café at

there on

just confirming. Tarquin’s all set. Have a

“Thanks!”