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!"

so how should I respect, honor, or revere you? Regardless of whether you love me or not, I am still a life. You all have

"You..."

Elysia wasn't killed by you, or you'd truly be finished. Even the

intense look genuinely frightened Allegra and

anger differed slightly from Tarquin's, his presence was equally formidable. Every look, every word from him was enough to send

you're all here, I might as well speak my mind so I don't have to tell each of you

crowd was left breathless, their breaths caught at his aura. How

to be sick? His eloquence didn't seem

a tense silence, Gideon 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

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

looked at Elliot in shock. "You consider us