Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

"Dad, Uncle!"

That tone had a hint of whining.

Clayton was the first to cave, quickly saying,

"Tarquin, get up. We're not blaming you. It's just that we feel for what Irene has been through."

The Patel brothers also chimed in,

"Stand up, man. We've looked into what happened in Jindale City, and it's clear you're not at fault."

After a pause, they added meaningfully,

"We're not dwelling on the past, but looking forward. Irene is the only child of the Hawkins and the Patel families, she's our treasure. We can't stand to see her hurt again. Anyone who messes with her in the future will have us to answer to!"

Their message was a warning to Tarquin.

The subtext: We might not have your power, but if you dare hurt our Irene, we'll go to the mat for her!

understood and wasn't angry. Instead, he

her. In our house, she's the one who teases me, not the other way around. I wouldn't dare."

family was his

were pleased with his response, sharing a satisfied look and nodding in

helped him up, "No need to

Tarquin's phone rang.

politely excused himself from Clayton and the Patel brothers

excited, "Tarquin, have you seen the news? Your sister-in-law is

it yet,

meaning she'll share the wealth with the Patel descendants. And Charles went all out, saying he's so happy and doesn't know what welcome gift to give your sister-in-law to express his

Tarquin was speechless.

the Patel families showing their

had a strong family backing, a family that loved her

were also reminding

birth and wealth, Elysia was no mere catch herself, marrying him wasn't her

And to the world:

fortunes, a warning to anyone who dared cross her

City who had looked down on

couldn't hold a candle

Hawkins and the Patel families had for Elysia, giving her