Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem



Tarquin's face darkened, his eyes filled with a fierce determination.

The best thing about the old neighborhood was its convenience.

Right at the entrance, there was a row of small shops - a breakfast diner, a fruit stand, a greengrocer, and even a clothing store.

Elysia had picked up some fresh meat and vegetables.

Noticing the oranges looked particularly fresh, she decided to make some orange juice for Elijah, so she bent down to pick the best ones.

As she was selecting the oranges, a man's voice suddenly rang out, "You nearly got yourself killed meddling in his affairs. Are you foolish, or do you just think you're invincible?"

Elysia's heart skipped a beat!

Unbeknownst to her, a man had appeared beside her, his face obscured by a mask. A luxury car was parked by the curb, its windows tinted so she couldn't see who was inside.

Elysia knew it had to be those who wished Elijah harm, coming to warn her again!

She clenched her jaw and, with furrowed brows, said, "Elijah's doing better now. I'm just here to cook for him, earn a bit of hard-earned money. That's all."

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"Yeah." Elysia nodded and hurried back home. Once inside, she leaned against the door, catching her breath.

Lowell and Tarquin, hearing the commotion, came out to see her pale face.

Lowell asked, "What's wrong, Ms. Thorne?"

Elysia, with a serious look and furrowed brows, turned to Tarquin.

"We need to talk!"

Tarquin, puzzled, glanced at her and led her into the study.

As soon as the study door was closed, Elysia immediately said, "You need to announce that Elijah is better now!"

Tarquin, confused, asked, "Why?"

"I'm scared of being targeted again! If you say Elijah is better, no one will pay attention to me anymore."

Lowell couldn't help but interject, "But Elijah isn't better, and lies are easily exposed."

“We just need to make sure no one sees Elijah."

Lowell mentioned, "We have a family gathering next month, and Elijah has to attend. He'll definitely meet others there."

Elysia was curious. "Family gathering? Will all of Elijah's relatives be there?"

"Yes."

This could actually be a good opportunity. But, if they really did as Elliot suggested, it would be too dangerous for her! Was it worth taking such a risk for Elijah?

Thinking of his young, innocent face... Elysia gritted her teeth,

"I don't care! If you don't do as I ask, I'm leaving now, and I will never bother with him again!"

Tarquin's face darkened, and Elysia stood her ground, defiant.

"I mean it!"

Lowell looked awkwardly at Tarquin; they didn't understand what Elysia was thinking.

They thought she was just afraid of retaliation. While they could understand Elysia's feelings, if they really announced it, wouldn't they be the laughingstock at the family gathering?

Tarquin and Lowell shared the same thoughts. Tarquin sternly said, "If you're just afraid of retaliation, I can ensure your safety, I..."

"I don't trust you! If you can't meet my conditions, then we have nothing more to talk about, goodbye."

Elysia turned to leave when Tarquin urgently called out, "Okay, okay!"

Elysia stopped in her tracks, pressing, "Announce it now."

Tarquin, visibly annoyed, glared at her and grabbed his phone. He sent a message in the family group chat.

[Announcement: Elijah's condition has completely improved.]

Just one sentence, and the Bradford family chat exploded with activity!

The next second, Tarquin's phone rang, Gideon was calling.

Tarquin didn't answer; instead, he looked at Elysia and asked, "Satisfied?"

Elysia's demeanor softened, "... Yeah."

But then, Tarquin snapped, "Then get out!"

Elysia was taken aback by his sudden outburst.