Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 228

Lowell felt utterly wronged “You didn’t even give me a chance.”

“And you… you think you’re in the right now?”

Lowell remained silent. Justice lies in the heart of the beholder. Right now, he might be feeling wronged, but he won’t say it out loud. On the other end of the phone, Elysia was all ears. She knew he didn’t know about the food.

So, her little rant earlier… wasn’t unjustified after all!

And it was him who didn’t give a proper ear to the matter. Not letting Lowell finish his piece, that’s on him!

“You…”

They both started at the same time.

Elysia pouted, “You go first.”

Tarquin explained, “I didn’t know you made Elijah food.”

“Oh.” The response was cold.

Tarquin was silent, the tension thick in the air.

Lowell, ever the peacemaker, chimed in, “Ms. Thorne, is the food still up for grabs? If so, Tarin and I can swing by and pick it up. We’re free.”

Elysia retorted, “You come alone. I don’t want to see him.”

Lowell was taken aback. “Ah?”

added, “Seeing him

clenched his teeth in silence,

with a brave face, said, “Alright, alright, I’ll head over now.

Elysia hung

current mood, dark and stormy, it was best to

whip up something for Elijah. He hasn’t been eating well these days, and today he can finally have

go.”

down his computer, stood up, and donned his

“Today’s been a good day. How about we take a break? The

be day

his tie, agreed, “Give them two days off. Pay triple salary for this

“Right on.”

spread like wildfire among the staff, sparking excitement.

that sweet–talked Mr. Bradford

heard a woman’s voice! Was it, Lowell?”

on the boss’s calls now, are we?

chance. So… it was

Lowell’s tacit acknowledgment, excitement burgeoned.

is

lady that caught his eye?

Bradford has been so moody lately. Turns out he’s in love. They say men in love can be so childish, flying off the handle at the slightest thing…”

suddenly opened, and

instantly fell silent, quickly returning to

strode to the elevator without a word.