Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 1188

"Break his hand if he dares to lay a finger on her!"

"Break his leg if he dares to step out of line!"

Elliot chimed in, "Zane's no fool. Now that Winona's back, he'll play the role of the perfect husband. He wouldn't dare harm her."

Tarquin spoke softly, "Don't worry, I've got everything under control. If you want to protect Winona, no one will lay a finger on her."

Elysia felt a wave of relief wash over her. She ruffled Elliot and Evan's hair and then reached out to take Tarquin's hand, feeling a surge of gratitude.

Before leaving the hospital, Elysia checked in with the doctor about Winona's test results. Some would only be available the next day, but from what they currently had, Winona's overall health was surprisingly good. There were scars, yes, but no internal injuries. The only concern was her stomach issues, which were quite severe, but manageable over time.

It was remarkable that Winona still had the strength to fight, given the psychological turmoil she had endured. On the drive home, Elysia asked Tarquin, "Where did you guys find Winona?"

chance to ask until now. Tarquin frowned slightly, understanding the anger this news

a woman named

Elysia's eyes widened. "Winona's old

scouts for pretty girls

to find targets and keep suspicions at bay. Her private villa was actually a hub for her trafficking operations.

brows furrowed

first assistant. Despite her poor background, Lyra was pretty, hardworking, and an excellent talker. Winona had seen potential in her and offered a salary double the market rate after her internship, hoping to give Lyra a chance and help with her financial

it turned out Lyra was untrustworthy, sneaking around and stealing makeup, jewelry, and other items from

for dishonesty and prophet

fired

albeit with dignity, never revealing the real reasons to

about Winona, accusing her of wild nightlife and even cruelty to animals. Elysia remembered a particularly shocking photo of a mangled