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,

with scars all over

their heads in unison, all but the

in front of him,

get ugly. We found this place, which means Gideon's days are numbered. He can't even save himself, how's he gonna

eyes

word to the

when

man, but I don't know who he is. All I know is he's one of Gideon's. He lives in the restricted area, just to

someone so skilled

Impossible!

not lying, I swear!" The assistant pleaded,

one of Gideon's, then his sudden departure had to be

inform Gideon about

his earpiece,

that scarred man, he's definitely related to

alert and keep you and Dad

"Got it!"

confirms the

go check

aside the matter of the scarred man and asked

ashes

shook his

to Gideon when they arrived over twenty years ago. Gideon never visited! I found out later he was behind my