Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 1204

Number One Mansion.

Elysia was still dozing in Tarquin's arms when she heard that Zane and Ridley were coming over.

Last night, Tarquin had been relentless, keeping her up until almost sunrise before finally letting her get some sleep.

She'd really hoped to catch up on her rest this morning!

Well, that plan was shot to hell now.

Especially after hearing that Zane had found proof of his innocence. That made her even more anxious.

"Zane's definitely here to take Winona back. I can't let him take her!" she blurted, wide-eyed.

Tarquin pressed a kiss to her forehead. "If you don't want him to take Winona, then he won't."

"But he's got evidence he didn't cheat. He's not going to give up easily," she fretted.

"I'll handle it, babe. You get some more sleep-I'll go downstairs and wait for them."

sure you've got a

course. If I can't handle this, what kind of husband would I be? With me here, you

...

Zane showed up at Number One Mansion with Ridley in tow. He'd brought Ridley along specifically to avoid getting

couldn't exactly leave them standing

second time stepping foot in Number One

with jealousy, vowing to one day build

planning to take Elysia anywhere anymore.

the man of this house, make it his own. Once he got rid of Tarquin- he had a whole scheme in mind, trading ten men for Tarquin's life—he'd quietly move in and take

of the picture, Zane felt surprisingly at ease, looking at every piece of furniture

...

idea someone was plotting to steal his

on the couch, phone in hand, talking to

navy loungewear, looking effortlessly

more action. Go," he said curtly, hanging up just as the housekeeper led Zane

put his phone away and stood, greeting Ridley politely. "Ridley, good

sorry to barge in so early," Ridley said with a sheepish smile. "Winona's not up yet,

should be awake by now. Elysia went to get her when she heard you two were