Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 843

Tarquin frowned, a moment of silence before he said,

"Tell them to stay on high alert, no need to dive in after him. We'll question him once he's ashore."

A flicker of surprise passed through Axel's eyes. It was somewhat unexpected.

Why not approach now, especially with that boat showing up near pier five at this hour? Highly suspicious.

Axel didn't press Tarquin for his thoughts, simply relayed the message and hung up.

The rain was pouring down, and Tarquin stood there, letting it drench him, not moving to take shelter or return to the car.

Axel stood beside him, quietly keeping him company.

Time seemed to stretch on until suddenly, there was movement not far from them.

Two figures emerged from the sea!

Keith: "How are you doing? Are you okay?"

Elysia didn't respond, instead she started to cough violently as she shed the heavy gear, having swallowed water.

expecting Keith

could recover, Tarquin

kicked him away from Elysia and wrapped his arms around her,

Keith was taken aback!

only he

did Tarquin

a cold look in his

his wrist, and flipped him over

grunted as he hit the ground, and before he could

the situation was dire. He gave Elysia one last look before diving back into the sea with a splash. Without a second thought, Axel dove in after

them both in

Tarquin paid no mind to Keith, holding Elysia tight as if

for Elysia to stop struggling and recognize

"Yeah, it's me!"

tears, like a child who had finally found her family after feeling lost and scared. She stopped fighting him, instead clinging to Tarquin's waist as if afraid he would vanish

was so scared, Tarquin, I thought I was going

was terrified something

she'd never see him

the stormy night and the pitch-black depths

She was scared, terrified!

as she called his name, telling him all her