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 sweet as she called

smiles were instantaneous, "What's our

she responded, her

midst of constructing a castle

seeing Keith around, she

the air, the

said, "Let's play a bit more, sweetheart. Mommy will go

on his daughter, dressed in her princess gown,

sweep her into his arms, lift her high, but

was her real dad seemed

to be known only as Mr.

while; it's natural she mistook him. But she doesn't dislike you. I asked her if she liked you, and she said

mix of bitterness and sweetness at

Handsome stung, yet knowing his daughter liked him brought a

If she doesn't dislike me, that's already