Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 222

Elliot had pulled a fast one on him, declaring he’d already retrieved the items during the day.

Without waiting for Gideon’s response, he sent another message.

[The person you’re looking into? I’ve got a lead. I’ll hand over what I’ve found about him in a couple of days.]

[Much appreciated.]

Gideon’s confidant responded politely before turning to Gideon, “Sir, it seems we were mistaken. This Mr. E isn’t the assailant from last night. He had already taken what was needed during daylight.”

Gideon frowned, puzzled. “But the spot where Allegra was found is exactly where we stored the items. It’s too coincidental.”

seclusion, and naturally, the attacker

for now. We’ve got a lead on Mr. E. Make sure

next month. Traditionally, the entire Bradford family ventures into the woods for the ceremony. Given Elijah’s condition last year… it nearly ended in disaster. Should we still inform him about it this

Skipping such a crucial family tradition is out of the question. Let him face ridicule or disdain; I don’t care. As long as he’s breathing, that’s all that matters. It’s also a perfect chance to knock Tarquin down a peg. What does his competence matter if his son is naught but a frail shadow of a man?”

the following days, Jindale City was besieged by relentless rain, as if the heavens themselves mourned for someone.

ill again, collapsing soon after Zane’s departure. The combination of fear, stress, and being caught

existence, oscillating between caring for Elijah at home

argument with Elysia, Tarquin had been in a foul mood. Elijah’s refusal to eat properly, even shunning the meals he prepared,

mood affected everyone around him.

work rather than away from it. Normally, the office would empty at half–past

at breakneck speed. His team struggled to keep up, barely managing bathroom breaks without their laptops in tow.