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Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 159

Chapter 159 

Keaton didn’t even glance back as he climbed into his car, scratching his head while he dialed Benjamin

Did Tarquin swing by to see you?” 

Yeah, Lowell just called me, asked me to hustle over to the hospital. Said Ms. Thorne fainted from shock. I’m off duty today, so I’m not at the hospital, but I’m heading there now.” 

Keaton let out a sigh

Alright, you get there fast. I’m on my way too. And hey, make sure she’s taken care of, alright? Keep Ms. Thorne safe, and I swear I’ll bankroll a new topnotch hospital for you.” 

What? What happened?” 

It’s a long story, damn it, got screwed over by a woman! Gotta go, just get to the hospital and round up your best docs. Make sure she’s okay!” 

After hanging up, Keaton couldn’t help but scratch his head again

Damn, done in by a dame, capsized in the gutter

This was the first time an ex had caused him such trouble, and boy, did it blow up in his face

Driving towards the hospital, Keaton made another call

Dig up everything on Nola messing with Oriana to get at Elysia. I want the full scoop in thirty minutes!” 

Once Elysia was taken to the hospital, she lay in bed, eyes closed, yet screaming, Get away from me! Don’t touch me! Go! Go! Go 

away- 

Tarquin stood by the bed, his face stormy

Is she awake or not?” 

Benjamin said, She’s not awake. This is a reaction to the trauma. She must be terrified.” 

Tarquin just stood there, brooding

Please step out. I’ll do a full exam to see if she’s hurt anywhere.” 

Tarquin glanced at Elysia, and then, as if possessed, he said, Get a female doctor.” 

Benjamin was puzzled

Tarquin, looking like he knew exactly what he was talking about, said, She was nearly humiliated today. Seeing a man might upset her more. Have a woman check her.” 

With that, he turned and left

Benjamin was frozen for a few seconds but decided to follow his advice and called in two female doctors to examine Elysia

Stepping out into the hallway, Benjamin saw Tarquin at the end of the corridor, lighting up a cigarette, and asked Lowell, What the hell happened? Keaton also called me, said to take care of Ms. Thorne no matter what.” 

Lowell shrugged in resignation, Mr. Huber was played by a woman.” 

No matter who was behind it, or whether they had broken up or not, the fact that Oriana was his ex couldn’t be changed

It was because of him that Oriana had picked a fight with Elysia. So, one way or another, Keaton was responsible

Benjamin was still curious about what exactly had gone down when Keaton rushed in, anxious

How is she? How’s Ms. Thorne?” 

Nothing serious from the initial check, no obvious injuries. We’re still running a full exam.” 

Keaton breathed a sigh of relief, No serious harm, that’s good. Where’s Tarquin?” 

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