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."

frowned, unconvinced. "You sure you've got

her cheek affectionately. "Of course. If I can't handle this, what kind of husband would I be? With me here,

...

in tow. He'd brought Ridley along specifically to avoid getting

Ridley here, Tarquin couldn't exactly leave them standing

Zane's second time stepping foot in Number One

jealousy, vowing to one day build an even grander house for

wasn't planning to take Elysia anywhere anymore. If she liked

become 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

surprisingly at ease, looking at every piece

...

no idea someone was

lounging on the couch,

navy loungewear, looking effortlessly elegant and

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

stood, greeting Ridley politely. "Ridley,

to barge in so early," Ridley said with a

should be awake by now. Elysia went to get her when