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!

and wasn't angry.

our family. The kids all look up to her. In our house, she's the one who teases me, not the other way

was

pleased with his response, sharing a satisfied look and

up, "No need to stay on the floor, it's

phone rang. It

excused himself from Clayton and the Patel brothers before taking

seen the news? Your sister-in-law is

it yet, "Get

Hawkins Sea-freight. It's all hers! The Patel family made a post too. Your sister-in-law has rights to the Patel inheritance, meaning

Tarquin was speechless.

showing their support for Elysia after learning about her past

she had a strong family backing, a family that

also reminding

mere catch herself, marrying him wasn't her punching

And to the world:

heir to the Hawkins and the Patel fortunes,

City who had looked down on

hold a

and the Patel families had for Elysia, giving her a solid