Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 1248

The kids were buzzing with excitement and honestly, so were the adults.

Once Elysia had calmed Pamela down, she started packing. And boy, did she pack. Big bags, little bags, you name it. She wanted to bring everything she thought was good for Grandpa and Grandma.

After all, they'd saved her life, and after five years of living together, Elysia already considered them family. Blood didn't make you family-love and loyalty did.

Clayton watched her stuffing another bag. "Irene," he said, "aren't you all hiking up into the mountains? How are you supposed to carry all that?"

That snapped Elysia back to reality. Right-they'd have to trek through thick forests and climb rocky trails. No way she could carry this much.

Grumbling, she started unloading some things, though she clearly hated to leave anything behind.

When Evan walked back into their home at Number One Mansion, Elysia and the kids had almost finished packing.

Evan went straight to Tarquin. "Dad, he's coming with us," he announced.

sharp eyes narrowed. "You talked it

my lead when we get to the mountains. I'll check with my mentor first-if my mentor doesn't want to see him, I won't let them meet. Besides, once we're up there, I'll have plenty of help. If he

Evan was king. Tarquin ruffled Evan's hair. "As long as

wasn't worried about the oddball causing trouble. With him,

setting off, Tarquin called

to look after the Newsom family while

wasn't sorted. Even though Zane was in Winona's hands now,

didn't mind helping-honestly, he was kind of excited. Winona knew a ton of gorgeous ladies, and

guys ever going to deal with

calm. "He may be

of Zane too soon, their mysterious adversary would just find another crooked partner, and things would

along for now. He wouldn't dare sabotage Central Pharmaceuticals just yet not

message. "I hear you. Don't worry about a thing, the Newsoms are safe with

Burmalia to the

Jindale City was squared away, the family said their goodbyes