Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 478

First off, the mysterious figure wasn't just enigmatic and perilous; he was out for blood-specifically, Tarquin's blood. That alone was a glaring red flag.

Then there was the fact that this shadowy figure seemed to know things about Elijah's mom. Add to that the bone-chilling statement he made that left Tarquin reeling.

Any one of these reasons was compelling enough for Tarquin to want to drag this person into the light. And it had to happen fast.

He had a hunch that this person wasn't Zane or Blossom. But that didn't mean they were off the hook. Especially Blossom-her little stunt with the dead cat definitely tied her to this mess in some way or another!

And Zane, with his creepy obsession with Elysia, was definitely on the suspect list.

So, it was settled. He'd keep an eye on both of them. But there was another key player in this twisted game-Elysia.

And as if on cue, Elysia walked in.

Tarquin watched her, his gaze sharp, almost as if she were bait on a hook. The idea of using her to lure out the enigma played across his mind unbidden.

this mystery man wanted to whisk her away, what better way to draw him out than by using Elysia as

up a cigarette and couldn't help but chide, "The kids are around, you know. Maybe take it

didn't respond, his

earlier? I was just trying to look out for you. I've heard what Elijah said about people being after you over the years. Just a heads-up to be careful, that's all. No one's using me

trying to dispel any doubts he had, keen on keeping her connection with the

present, his expression softening a bit

couldn't fathom why she was being evasive, her roundabout way of showing concern did strike a chord. For the moment,

but chose to reassure her instead, "I was just asking. Don't overthink

was looking out for him, he could

worked like a charm, and Elysia visibly

a deep breath, she added, "Still, better safe than sorry, right? Just

agreed, the tension

her attention to the undone seafood salad, slipping on disposable gloves to start

the moment, Tarquin probed for more info about Blossom, "Why isn't your friend