Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 244

Tarquin's face darkened, his eyes filled with a fierce determination.

The best thing about the old neighborhood was its convenience.

Right at the entrance, there was a row of small shops - a breakfast diner, a fruit stand, a greengrocer, and even a clothing store.

Elysia had picked up some fresh meat and vegetables.

Noticing the oranges looked particularly fresh, she decided to make some orange juice for Elijah, so she bent down to pick the best ones.

As she was selecting the oranges, a man's voice suddenly rang out, "You nearly got yourself killed meddling in his affairs. Are you foolish, or do you just think you're invincible?"

Elysia's heart skipped a beat!

Unbeknownst to her, a man had appeared beside her, his face obscured by a mask. A luxury car was parked by the curb, its windows tinted so she couldn't see who was inside.

Elysia knew it had to be those who wished Elijah harm, coming to warn her again!

She clenched her jaw and, with furrowed brows, said, "Elijah's doing better now. I'm just here to cook for him, earn a bit of hard-earned money. That's all."

The man was taken aback, "He's better?"

hurried back home. Once inside, she leaned against the

Tarquin, hearing the commotion, came out

asked, "What's wrong, Ms.

a serious look and furrowed brows, turned

"We need to talk!"

puzzled, glanced at her and

the study door was closed, Elysia immediately said, "You need to announce that Elijah is better

Tarquin, confused, asked, "Why?"

say Elijah

help but interject, "But Elijah isn't better, and lies are

need to make sure no one

mentioned, "We have a family gathering next month, and Elijah has to attend. He'll definitely meet others

"Family gathering? Will

"Yes."

a good opportunity. But, if they really did as Elliot suggested, it would be too dangerous for her!

of his young, innocent face... Elysia

ask, I'm leaving now, and I will

Elysia

"I mean it!"

Tarquin; they didn't understand what Elysia

afraid of retaliation. While they could understand Elysia's feelings,