Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 567

"Looks like a case of guilt-driven suicide," Tarquin mused, scanning the scene with a detective's eye.

Elysia, wiping away her tears, looked up in a mix of hope and confusion. "Does that mean... the killer's been caught?"

Tarquin sighed, the weight of truth heavy on his shoulders. "She was probably just a scapegoat."

He had no grudge against the maid; she had no motive to poison Elijah. It seemed more likely that the real culprit had set her up to take the fall, creating the illusion of a suicide to divert suspicion from themselves.

"So, what you're saying is... she's not the killer. The real murderer is still out there, walking free?" Elysia's voice trembled with rising panic.

"Yeah, but... try not to worry, I-"

Elysia's fear boiled over. "How can I not worry?! Someone's out to hurt my Elijah, and we don't even know who they are! They're still out there, possibly planning to strike again. I... I..."

like a storm, words failing her as her frustration grew, pushing her

cautiously, "You're afraid

tears streaming down

We might not have caught them yet, but I promise,

inconsolable, shook her head,

"How can you make such promises?! Elijah's been poisoned before! This isn't the first time, and every time

she continued, "How could you not see it? You're always by his side, you love him so

a child; can you imagine how much

the pain alone... My poor Elijah,

was stunned. "What did you

tears, Elysia whimpered, "Elijah... he's always been hurt by

his brows

calm down for Elijah's sake. What did you just say? Someone's been poisoning