Elysia steadied her heart and continued, "Claire mentioned that Emmett's dad still has no clue about Emmett's situation. She wants us to take Emmett and leave as soon as possible—the sooner, the better."
Tarquin asked, "What do you think?"
"I believe sneaking Emmett away isn't a solution."
What about next time? If Emmett's dad suddenly finds out about Emmett, he'll surely come knocking.
And if we don't clear up the issue of Claire and her daughter being harmed, she won't be at peace leaving.
If Claire didn't care about Emmett, she could easily wash her hands off the matter.
But Claire loves Emmett!
For Emmett's sake, she can't just stand by—after all, she's Emmett's biological mother!
"Emmett's dad is already aware of the situation."
"Huh?" Elysia was taken aback.
Tarquin sighed, "I've done some digging."
Elysia, trusting Tarquin implicitly, was shocked. "Then why would Claire lie?"
"It must be Cecil's doing. Whatever their plan, it ultimately revolves around money, which is why I reminded you to transfer the funds to the hospital account."
"Is Emmett's father a piece of work?"
"Yeah."
"The bruises on Maria and Claire... Did he cause them?!"
"Yeah."
Elysia's brows furrowed, her breathing grew rapid, and soon, tears started streaming down her face.
"Emmett is like my own. If his biological family was happy and welcoming, and Emmett wished to return, I would let him go."
"But under these circumstances, I can't bear to send Emmett back to suffer! I can't allow it, I... oh..."
Tarquin, feeling her pain, pulled her into an embrace again.
From a distance, she couldn't catch their conversation, but she could tell Tarquin was comforting Elysia.
Claire's face showed no jealousy, no envy, just a gentle smile and warm memories.
Once, she and Cecil were just as loving, just as happy.
Cecil treated her well, just like Tarquin did Elysia.
Even though Cecil had changed, even resorting to violence, she didn't blame him.
Cecil hitting her... had its reasons.
The problem wasn't Cecil; the issue lay elsewhere...
Claire's thoughts turned sour, her brow furrowing.
After a moment, she took a deep breath, deciding not to interrupt.
Instead, she adjusted her emotions and called Cecil, "Hey, where are you? I've finished what you asked me to do. I'm coming to see you."
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem
For real you have been too slow in updates...
Hey please no more hitching yes I know am hitched but save me 🥺...
Hitched and hitched again indeed I am hitched too with the drama but please 🙏🏽 upload more not forget you guys...
Now am left in suspense , I guess I have to take a nap till the next update But the book is good . I had taken long time without reading a thrilling content that could keep me looking 👀 till sunset , so I give you thumbs up...
Oh, it should be Keit's doing, I am wondering why he do this thing he might be related to the Bradford or he's one of Bradford's enemy sons take revenge. Thanks for the update greatly appreciated :))...
What happen to the admin who translated this book why there's no update for a long time, please please post a new chapter, we greatly appreciate :)) Thanks in advance...
I still believe Zane is the mysterious man ........
My instinct told me that the mysterious guy is ZANE...
Why the translator always used the word stepdad this made me confused coz Tarquin is not their stepdad Tarquin is their biological dad ........
AHHHHHH the man is really stupid ..... Thanks for the update morex6 please :)...