Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1079

Clayton had barely parked when his phone buzzed with a call from Alden. The mere mention of wanting to see Larry filled him with disgust. To him, Larry was the epitome of ingratitude, a real snake in the grass. However, the moment he heard Larry knew the secret behind his daughter's disappearance, his interest was piqued, and he agreed to the meeting.

"What's wrong, Dad?" Elysia noticed the change in Clayton's demeanor and expressed her concern lovingly.

Clayton gazed at his daughter with affection. He didn't want to sour the mood by bringing up Larry, so he brushed it off with, "It's nothing, sweetheart."

Before they could continue, joyful cries from outside the car grabbed their attention. "Daddy, Mommy, Grandpa!"

Five little munchkins were sprinting towards the car. Clayton, already fond of these kids and now knowing they were his very own grandchildren, was over the moon with excitement. He couldn't wait to get out of the car and scoop them into his arms, showering them with affection and proudly proclaiming, "My good little ones, all of you are Grandpa's treasures!"

The Smith brothers, also quite taken with the children, joined in the greetings with equal enthusiasm. "Hey there, little champs!"

The kids warmly greeted them back, "Hello, Uncle Grandpa!"

Elysia and Tarquin, stepping out of the car, shared a warm, knowing smile, watching the heartwarming scene unfold before them.

Suddenly, Charles, unable to hide his excitement, lifted Elijah into the air. "Elijah, we finally meet! You found who you were looking for, and so did I. We're both lucky stars!"

Elijah, stunned, managed a surprised, "Teacher?!"

"Ha-ha, yes, it's me! Talk about fate!"

Elijah's eyes sparkled with surprise and delight.

Tarquin squinted, piecing everything together. No wonder Elliot and Elijah had a knack for hacking despite neither he nor Elysia having such skills—it was a gift from the Smith genes, a wonderful twist of genetic fate!