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!"

and wrongs, the bond between Claire and

the money, if Elysia was okay with it, he certainly didn't

for more, even millions

eyes, Emmett was his

just as much a part of the family as Elliot, Evan, Elijah, and

was safeguarding his growth or preparing him for the

world, as do kind

afternoon, Elysia received two bombshell pieces of

Cecil was released from

witnesses Tarquin had found suddenly

the station, claiming that Cecil had been home with her and their

the casino, nor had he

were trending again, this time splashed

went straight to the local press, unleashing a torrent of

as a tragic figure,

a wealthy couple from out of town had stolen his

used their power and

poor, powerless man, he stood no chance against the rich and

would help him reclaim

a paternity test proving his relationship