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.

planned it all out-he wanted to take his mother to see Number One Manor one

the way, a procession of black sedans following close behind. They were giving her the respect she

She was confused-why would the military brass come out personally to see them

made

of the Army, Navy,

right time to ask, though,

caught her confusion

serving the country. They gave their lives for the nation's

eyes widened

died in a family dispute

never imagined

respect for Elizabeth and

for details,

We should all learn from

kids-Elliot,

Grandpa and Grandma.

remember what that means.

s

together. "We'll learn from

his family, pride warming

his heart, he

daughter-in-law and grandkids,

me what kind of girl

you can see for yourself—it had to be

one else would

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

...