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!

wasn't angry.

darling of our family. The kids all look up to her. In our house, she's the one who teases me, not the other way around. I wouldn't dare." These were people who

was his

with his response,

need to stay on the floor, it's

rang.

politely excused himself from Clayton and the Patel brothers before taking the

"Tarquin, have you seen the news?

hadn't seen it yet, "Get to

Patel family made a post 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

Tarquin was speechless.

Patel families showing their support for Elysia after

she had a strong family backing, a family that

were also reminding

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

And to the world:

to the Hawkins and the Patel fortunes,

in Jindale City who had

hold a candle to

the Patel families had for Elysia, giving her a solid