Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 766

It was just after six in the evening when Elysia, having freshened up and steeled herself emotionally, and Tarquin made their way back to the hospital to be with their son.

No sooner had they stepped out of the hotel's grand entrance than they were confronted by the Thorne family!

Somehow, the Thornes had gotten wind of their whereabouts and had descended on the hotel in force.

Not only had the immediate family shown up, but they had also brought along a dozen menacing-looking brutes with them!

Upon seeing Elysia, Blake and Juliet Thorne displayed none of the surprise or joy one might expect from parents seeing their daughter after six years. Instead, their eyes widened in astonishment at the sight of Tarquin, whose striking looks and noble demeanor clearly set him apart from the ordinary.

Unfamiliar with Tarquin and emboldened by their numbers, the Thorne family didn't take him seriously.

"So, who's this? Your new boyfriend?" they sneered at Elysia.

of Blake and Juliet. After all, they had once been a significant part of

at the Thornes, gripping Elysia's hand

business!" Elysia snapped, her brow

Thornes bristled at

scowled, but before she could retort, Blake erupted, "Insolent girl! Is that

had once been as meek as a kitten around them, taking any abuse without a word. But now, she dared to talk

nerve!" Elysia scoffed. "Whose parents? Who's your daughter? I cut ties with the Thorne family long ago. We're nothing

years we've raised you, you think you can just sever ties like that? We took you

words, "Enough with the chatter! Elysia, if you want to cut ties, fine, but pay up first! Settle every penny we spent

to demand anything from me. As for my past, I've already

to contain herself, cut in, "He knows?

someone like Elysia, who had once sold herself in marriage to

That she cheated on him during their marriage? She's been with so many men, she might look innocent, but she's nothing but a tramp.