Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 1193

An hour later, Zane's mother, Priscilla, arrived.

Zane had discreetly texted her, asking her to come and keep an eye on Winona. He had some urgent business to attend to and didn't feel comfortable leaving Winona alone with Elysia, so he had called in reinforcements.

As Priscilla entered, Elysia couldn't help but frown slightly. Meanwhile, Winona watched her with innocent curiosity, her eyes free of any hostility.

Zane made the introductions. "Winona, this is my mom, Priscilla. She's your mother-in-law."

"Mother-in-law?" Winona feigned ignorance.

Zane's voice was gentle. "Yeah, you two have always gotten along like real mother and daughter."

Priscilla hurried over, taking Winona's hand and pretending to cry, though her eyes were dry. "Oh, Winona, you scared me half to death! Ever since I heard about your accident, I haven't eaten or slept well. If something happened to you, I don't know what I'd do! Boo hoo..."

Winona thought to herself, "Ugh, how nauseating!"

Elysia thought, "I might just throw up!"

Winona played along, "Don't cry, I'm fine now. I'm back safe and sound." Priscilla nodded enthusiastically, "Yes, yes, as long as you're back, I won't cry." The scene was a picture of motherly love and daughter-in-law devotion.

reassured and turned to Elysia. "I have to step out for a bit, something urgent came up. You guys wait here at the hospital, and I'll sort

remembering Tarquin's plans, asked,

interpreted her question as concern and smiled warmly. "No need, I can handle it myself. Just

"Alright then."

left, Elysia stood at the

urgent business, did

replied instantly, [Not me, it was Keaton. Don't

a close friend of Tarquin's and Jess's younger brother. Though he had a reputation as a bit of a playboy, he certainly had skills, especially in

Winona's troubles, Keaton had been a hero-from offering up a fortune in gemstones to rescuing her from danger, and now stepping

definitely owe him a huge

to

replied, [No need for formalities. If Winona needs anything, just let

Keaton: ...

for pampering, and

with relief, feeling a bit more at ease. [Where are you?

until Zane left the hospital before

[Just about to leave.]

thing. I'll stay here with

thing, call me if