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

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

was

Patel brothers were pleased with his response, sharing

need to stay on the floor, it's

rang. It was

from Clayton and the Patel brothers

you seen

yet, "Get to

too. Your sister-in-law has rights to the Patel inheritance, 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 joy,

Tarquin was speechless.

Patel families showing their support for

had a strong family

also

was no mere catch herself, marrying him wasn't her punching

And to the world:

Hawkins and the Patel fortunes, a warning to anyone who dared

to those in Jindale City who had looked down

couldn't hold a

and the Patel families had for Elysia, giving her