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.

up at the sight of her brothers, her voice sugary sweet as she called out, "Elliot, Evan,

"What's

blocks, castles," she responded, her eyes sparkling with

the midst of constructing

Keith around, she asked curiously, "Where's

the brothers exchanging uneasy glances, uncertain how to

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

the doorway, his gaze fixed on his daughter, dressed in her princess gown, her hair tied in cute little buns, looking even

her into his arms, lift her high, but

her real dad

to be known only as Mr. Handsome was equally

natural she mistook him. But she doesn't dislike you. I asked her if she liked you,

bitterness and

called Mr. Handsome stung, yet knowing his daughter

so grown, and I've missed out on being there for her. If she doesn't dislike me, that's already more than I could hope for.