Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 1437

Alicia was fuming inside, but she didn't dare show it. Instead, she pouted and turned on the charm.

"Come on, babe, the only reason I don't like those girls is because I'm scared they'll steal you from me! I'm sorry, okay? Don't be mad, please? I'll watch what I say from now on."

She punctuated her apology with a quick kiss on Keaton's cheek, her eyes sparkling flirtatiously.

Keaton just raised an eyebrow. "Benny can pull off cute, but act too clueless and you're just being dumb. Maybe try thinking before you talk, yeah?"

Alicia nodded eagerly. "Got it, I promise!"

As they strolled down the street toward home, they spotted Elysia slipping into the house next door. Alicia's eyes widened in surprise.

"Wait a sec-babe, you live next door to Winona?"

"Yeah," Keaton shrugged.

Alicia's tone turned instantly sour. "How come you two live so close, huh...?"

Keaton grinned and teased, “Not as close as you—I mean, you're right here in my heart."

Elysia, who'd just stepped inside, rolled her eyes so hard she nearly saw her brain. Whatever little soft spot she'd had for Keaton was officially gone. When it came to relationships, that guy was absolutely hopeless-just look at the girlfriend he'd picked!

her sneakers, and padded into the

room was empty. Figuring Winona was probably still upstairs sleeping, Elysia left her be. She set a bag of bagels and coffee on

folding when a piercing scream split the air-from

the hell would Winona's

put her shoes back on, she dashed to the front door and cracked it open,

heard Keaton shouting, "Are you nuts? Why the hell are you

voice was shrill and tearful. "She tried to steal my boyfriend! Of course

freaking insane? Keaton, who even is this

Elysia didn't hesitate-she

neighbor's house, pounding on the

in there? Keaton, open

the door open, "Elysia, I was just

shoved past him and hurried into

pajamas, clutching her head,

rushing to her

looked up in surprise. "Elysia?

Let me

just sleeping and then this

still sobbing and

bed and you have the nerve to act innocent you

looked like she was about to leap off the bed and throw hands. "Say one