Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 361

She was adamant about not living with that scoundrel of a man, especially not with Elliot, Evan, and Emmett in tow. Given Elijah's current condition, even if that scoundrel hadn't found her, she couldn't continue staying with Elijah. His overdependence on her wasn't good for his mental health.

"Sorry, Elijah," Elysia said as she left a deep kiss on his forehead. Her eyes brimmed with tears, and she made the tough decision to leave, gritting her teeth.

She returned to the study, sat at Tarquin's desk, and wrote a prescription along with an outline for a treatment plan, hoping it would help Benjamin Lawson and the others treat Elijah in the future.

After sorting out Elijah's affairs, Elysia thought about leaving directly, but she couldn't very well go out wrapped in just a towel. Thinking it over, she turned and headed to Tarquin's room. She had to figure out a way to cover up all these bruises!

There were no clothes of hers there, and Elijah's wouldn't fit; she had no choice but to make do with Tarquin's clothes. Inside the bedroom, Tarquin was still out cold. Elysia glared at him, teeth gritted in anger, and started rummaging through his wardrobe for something suitable to wear.

All she found in Tarquin's closet were suits and shirts, all in dark shades. After a bit of searching, she found a black wool sweater. It was oversized, but being a turtleneck, it would definitely cover the marks on her neck. Elysia didn't waste any more time, grabbing the sweater and heading out. Before leaving, she shot Tarquin one last look, thinking, 'This is the last time, buddy! Goodbye!'

But just as she was about to reach the door, a cold voice came from behind her, "Stop!"

Elysia jumped, quickly turning around to look. Somehow, he was awake! He was sitting up, looking at her with an icy glare, "Sneaking around, are you?"

Elysia's heart raced, pounding like a drum in her chest as she gasped for air, glaring back at him. Then, in the next instant, she turned to run! Tarquin's voice followed her, "There are bodyguards downstairs, you won't get far without my permission!"