Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 885

"I'll take care of the situation with Keith and the mysterious stranger. Just focus on your sister; she's just returned and could really use your company," he spoke, his tone veiling a request more than an order.

At this, the triplets exchanged a glance, their eyes softened with sympathy for him.

They had all been excited to reunite with the family gem, who recognized everyone - her mom, her brothers - but mistook him for Mr. Handsome.

To have her see Keith as 'Dad' instead of him was a blow, cutting deep.

Father and sons had spent a long morning in the study, emerging only as noon approached.

Immediately, the triplets scampered off to find their baby sister.

The tension surrounding Keith and the mysterious issues paled in comparison to their sister's return. She needed their attention most.

Elysia and Emmett were already with her in the bedroom, surrounding her with toys and laughter.

her brothers, her voice sugary

"What's our

responded, her eyes

midst of constructing a

she asked curiously,

the brothers exchanging uneasy glances, uncertain how to

"Let's play a bit

in her princess gown, her hair

lift her high, but struggled with

he was her real dad seemed

be known only as

sensing his turmoil, wrapped an arm around him, offering comfort, "She's been with Keith all this while; it's natural she mistook him. But she doesn't dislike you. I asked her if

mix of bitterness and

his

being there for her. If she doesn't dislike me, that's already more