Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

"This guy's definitely not your average Joe. Do you think he'll get involved in Emmett's situation?"

Elysia asked, her brow furrowed with concern.

If it were just them, she felt somewhat confident she could keep Emmett close.

After all, Cecil and Claire's home life was hardly ideal for raising Emmett.

She was just worried someone might use Emmett to get at Tarquin, especially since custody technically remained with Cecil, putting them at a disadvantage. Tarquin let out a deep sigh, banishing a familiar face from his thoughts.

He reached out, affectionately ruffling Elysia's hair, his voice soft and comforting as if soothing a child,

"With me here, there's nothing to worry about. Even if someone backs Cecil, you shouldn't stress, Elysia."

Seeing his confident and handsome face, Elysia felt much more at ease.

"By the way, Emmett visited Claire today, gave her all his allowance as a thank you for bringing him into this world."

Tarquin nodded in approval, "Good for Emmett!"

view; regardless of the rights and wrongs, the

Elysia was okay with it, he certainly didn't

for more, even

his eyes, Emmett

of the family as Elliot, Evan, Elijah, and

was safeguarding his growth or preparing him for the future, all the children

this world, as do

received two bombshell pieces

Cecil was released from

found suddenly recanted their

had also made a trip to the station, claiming that Cecil had been home with her and their daughter all

the casino, nor had he ever been abusive

again, this time splashed across

Cecil went straight to the local press, unleashing a torrent of tears on

as a tragic figure, twisting

of town had stolen his son five years ago and

to take his son back they used their power and wealth to falsely accuse him of gambling and

stood no

online community, hoping they would help him

identity, along with a paternity