Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 957

Tarquin had already let go of his wrist, descending the stone steps with the aid of the railings.

"Dad..."

"Don't worry about me, stay up here. If anything happens, just call out for me."

Evan's lips quivered slightly, realizing he couldn't persuade his father otherwise. Reluctantly, he handed over the backpack.

"My brother said, once you find the ashes, put this inside with them. He has other plans."

Tarquin took the backpack and descended into the well.

Evan was forced to stay above, to prevent any mishap that might trap both him and his father down there.

Chilled by the cool breeze at the edge of the well, Evan felt an uneasy depth below him.

His brow furrowed in worry, torn between hope and dread. He hoped that what they were looking for his grandmother's ashes-was down there, yet part of him wished it wasn't.

He felt a deep pang of sympathy for Tarquin...

Suddenly, a gust of eerie wind stirred the courtyard, whipping the leaves into a swirling dance.

Evan frowned, his thoughts drifting back to the scarred man he had seen earlier.

He looked around but saw no sign of movement. Turning to a few monks nearby, he asked,

a man with scars

monks shook their heads in unison, all but the abbot's assistant,

crouched in front of him, his tone

get ugly. We found this place, which means Gideon's days are numbered. He can't

assistant's eyes widened

word to the

raised his hand when the assistant hurriedly covered

know who he is. All I know is he's one of Gideon's. He lives in the restricted area,

was surprised. How could someone so skilled

Impossible!

assistant pleaded,

scarred man was indeed one of Gideon's,

inform Gideon about

tapped his

side. And that scarred man, he's definitely related to our great-grandfather. We'll talk more when

now, stay alert and keep you

"Got it!"

Dad confirms the ashes,

do. White, go check

White, Evan set aside the matter of the

you know whose ashes

assistant shook his head

ago. Gideon never visited! I found out later he was behind my appointment to secure my position here, all to keep an eye