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.”

that spot for its seclusion, and naturally, the attacker would seek a similar setting to

a lead on Mr. E.

up 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

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

by relentless rain, as if the

again, collapsing soon after Zane’s departure. The combination of fear,

It was a simple existence, oscillating between caring for Elijah at home and burying himself

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

everyone

the office would empty at half–past five, following Tarquin’s departure. Lately, his extended hours kept

struggled to keep up, barely managing bathroom