Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Today, Master Cloud shared his wisdom, saying: "Honoring one's parents is the foundation of kindness and the source of all blessings. It's like planting a field of fortune for oneself, deeply cherished by all saints."

After much deliberation, he decided it was time to share the story of the Hawkins family with Elysia. They were her biological parents, and she had every right to know they existed. Whether or not she wanted to reconnect with them was her choice to make.

No matter her decision, he was there to support her. If she wished to return, he'd be by her side. If she preferred to stay out of the family drama and not go back, he'd protect her and ensure the Hawkins family couldn't find her. They would find other ways to honor the kindness Clayton and his wife had shown in raising her.

Ultimately, the choice was Elysia's, and no one could force her hand.

Nestled at the foot of Spirit Mountain, there was a picturesque lake. As the sunset painted the lake in hues of gold and amber, the view was breathtaking.

Tarquin drove to the lake's edge and parked. Taking Elysia's hand, they began a leisurely stroll along the shore.

Elysia could tell something was weighing heavily on his mind and couldn't help but ask, "Whatever it is, you can tell me."

at her with a gaze filled with tenderness, Tarquin felt a pang of sorrow. Under

silence, he finally spoke, "I've found your birth

Elysia froze, "What?"

the daughter of Oceanopolis's

in shock, her lips parting several

was so unexpected

I've done some digging. Your parents are good people. It's still unclear how you ended up separated from them, but one thing

quickened, "Are... are

their well-being, not their wealth. Despite her

didn't sugarcoat it,

furrowed

down and laid out the situation of the Hawkins family, including the current predicaments of

separation and lack of deep emotional ties, the plight of the Hawkins

sanity, and her father