Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 458

Nola watched as the three kids took the bait, a smirk flickering at the corner of her mouth. She approached them, feigning concern, and said, "Remember, safety first. Put on your gear before riding. It's all fun and games until someone falls off."

She signaled the servants to help the trio into their riding gear, then turned to address the maid, "Is everything set up as I instructed?" "Yes, but miss, isn't this a bit dangerous? Could someone get hurt?" the maid responded nervously.

Nola's brow furrowed, "Any trouble caused isn't yours to worry about, so keep it shut!"

"But... what if something goes wrong? Our horses could get hurt too..." the maid protested.

"Enough! They're just animals. If they die, they die! Say another word, and I'll cut your tongue out!" Nola snapped.

Terrified, the maid clamped her mouth shut, not daring to speak further.

were all geared up and ready. Nola, playing the part of a caring big sister, helped them

ponies led the way, with the protective horses flanking them. As they started, everything seemed normal. However, the horse assigned to protect Emmett, named White,

alarm, but the black horse ignored him, throwing him off its back with a

to cry,

brow furrowed, "So, the wicked witch begins her play. Good, I've been

about to collide with Emmett, the black

was already there, quickly lifting Emmett off the pony. Clutching Elliot's neck,

Don't

at the tearful Emmett with heartache, "Brother, take Emmett out of here. White will protect you. I'm going

aiming to use these grown horses to hurt us. No doubt she's tampered with these few

Emmett, don't cry. Wait for me, I'll make