Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 270

Hesitating for just a moment, Elliot placed his tiny hand in Tarquin's hand, and found himself being led out of the restroom. Before leaving, Elliot shot Evan a secretive glance, signaling for him to stay cool; everything was under control.

Outside the restroom.

The Bradfords immediately bristled at the sight of Elliot, their faces contorted with anger as they glared at him.

But Elliot was unfazed, quietly standing by Tarquin's side, his gaze filled with disdain.

Allegra bellowed, "Tarquin! You owe everyone an explanation today!"

Tarquin's expression grew icy. Just as he was about to speak, Elliot stepped forward to ask, "What explanation do you want?"

"You publicly assaulted your elders, humiliated them, and made a huge scene in front of our ancestors. This is disrespectful, irreverent, and outright rebellious! You're inviting retribution!"

about all of you wishing me dead? What does that make you? You show no respect for your elders, so how should I respect, honor, or revere you? Regardless of whether you love me or not, I am still

"You..."

gaze turned icy as he stared down Allegra, "You should be thankful Elysia wasn't killed by you, or you'd truly be finished. Even the lives of

frightened Allegra and

equally formidable. Every look, every

the Bradfords, "Since you're all here, I might as well speak my mind so I don't have to tell each of you individually. Elysia is under my protection, my care. If any of

at his aura. How could a 5-year-old child be

he supposed to be sick? His

finally spoke up, "Elijah! Are you really going against your own family for an outsider?" "Outsider?" Elliot narrowed his eyes at Gideon, "I want to ask, what defines an outsider? And what defines family?" Gideon, fuming, replied, "Family is bonded by blood! Outsiders are those without blood

treat me well are my family. And those who wish for my death... are my enemies!" The Bradfords were stunned

brows furrowed, looked at Elliot in shock.