Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Elysia nodded, her face etched with solemnity. "She said it was Gideon!"

Tarquin went silent.

In the entire Bradford family, anyone could be suspected, but Gideon? That seemed impossible!

The Bradfords had a long-standing tradition: only the direct male descendants could inherit the family fortune.

Unless something happened to the direct line, nobody else would stand a chance to claim the inheritance.

Even though Kendrick had cut ties with Gideon years ago, he was still the root of the Bradford family. As long as he was alive, no one else could even dream of taking over.

And for Gideon, that was a good thing!

Gideon was the epitome of self-interest, always in pursuit of power. With Kendrick disinterested in the family business, Gideon could easily maintain control.

So, why on earth would he kill Kendrick?

"How did Verity find out?"

"She said she overheard Gideon himself saying it. That it was all Kendrick's fault – if he hadn't run off with Elizabeth, if he hadn't severed ties, Gideon wouldn't have been driven to murder!"

his lips,

pressed on, "You think there's something off

"Yeah, I don't believe Gideon killed our

Elysia frowned,

before her son even returned. Why rush? She could have waited. But when she spoke, her

the Bradfords were known for

from everyone proved she was no simpleton, far smarter than her

to keep her son away from the Bradford drama by raising him outside the family

her time, waiting for the right moment

her story today

she was quick to point fingers, perhaps trying

what was her

crossed Tarquin's eyes. Whatever her aim, the apple didn't fall far from the tree. Those raised by Gideon were not

into Verity's claims. Don't

an ordinary person. It's one problem after another, a never-ending mess."

know. Don't

...

they got home, the kids were still awake, anxiously waiting

felt a mix of