Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 879

Elliot probed, "Were they... arranged by that person behind you?"

Keith froze, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.

Elliot pressed on, "You're so fond of treasures, and you adore kids. You'd never hurt me. That injury I got during the spring picnic, it was orchestrated by that person behind you, wasn't it?"

Keith's brow furrowed, a shadow passing over his face. He had indeed prepared a Plan B that day, but it wasn't meant to harm Elliot. Elliot's near- death experience was not part of his plan. He hadn't expected Elliot to notice the discrepancy, much less confront him about it directly!

Keith realized he couldn't measure Elliot's intelligence against that of an ordinary child. Elliot was far too sharp for his age!

Without directly answering Elliot's question, Keith simply said, "Please take care of the treasure for a few days. Once I've settled my affairs, I'll come to pick her up."

understand your hatred towards the Bradford family. The sins Gideon and the Bradfords committed

Keith was taken aback.

Tarquin was equally stunned.

expected Elliot to bring this up

didn't pause at their surprise and continued, "If my grandfather truly did something unforgivable, then he, like Gideon, doesn't deserve

"Of

sure? You were just a kid, and it was pouring that night. How could you see clearly? You hardly knew my father. How can you be so sure it was indeed him, and

anger palpable, "What right do you have to question me? Why should I have to prove anything to you? Gideon was a scoundrel, and your father,

could retaliate, Elliot interjected, turning to Keith, "Have you considered my grandmother? She was not only kind but also wise and independent. She wouldn't blindly fall for my grandfather if he were a bad person.

angry, "She was deceived! Kendrick was a

reasoned, "Whether my grandmother was mistaken or deceived by my grandfather can be discerned from their