Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 1422

Embroidered across the velvet was the image of their family of seven-along with Elizabeth Kendrick's name.

They said their goodbyes to the monks at the abbey, and Tarquin personally carried Elizabeth's urn down the hill.

But just as they reached the foot of the hill, a squad of soldiers appeared.

They stood in crisp formal uniforms, waiting at the roadside.

Army, Navy, Air Force-the whole works.

As soon as they saw Tarquin holding Elizabeth's urn, every one of them snapped

to attention and saluted, heads bowed in respect.

Tarquin was caught off guard. "..."

After the salute, one of the officers stepped forward to explain,

"The higher-ups learned that Elizabeth and Kendrick would be laid to rest together today. They asked us to come and pay our respects."

"Given the current situation, their heroic deeds can't be shared with the public yet. But we can't let our heroes go unrecognized. We're here to honor her and escort her back to her husband."

Tarquin understood. He nodded, hugging his mother's urn tightly and bowing in gratitude.

The officers then turned to Soren, saluting once more. "Commander!"

Soren returned the salute. "Let's go. We can't be late for Elizabeth's burial." The group piled into the cars, heading toward Number One Manor.

his mother to see Number One Manor one last time, then

led the way, a procession of black sedans following close behind. They were giving

details of the government operation. She was confused-why

presence made

the heads of the Army, Navy, and Air Force? That was something

ask, though, so she just

her confusion and explained

gave their lives for

widened

believed her in-laws had died

imagined they were

Elizabeth

details,

are our pride. We should all learn from

the kids-Elliot,

Grandpa and Grandma. They were heroes You're their grandchildren-you

remember what that means.

s

five kids nodded together. "We'll learn from Grandpa

family,

heart, he

an amazing daughter-in-law and grandkids, you must

ask me what kind of

see for yourself—it had to be someone like

else would

her, Mom. For the rest of my life, it's her

...