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"Huh?!"
The Slater family, upon hearing the news, widened their eyes in disbelief, "What?!"
The three little ones also had their eyes wide open, equally shocked.
Tarquin, unfazed, smoothed a crease on his suit sleeve and repeated, "I am the guardian of these kids. What do you, the Slater family, want to discuss? How do you want to settle this?"
Nola was flabbergasted, "Tarquin, have you lost your mind? They're not your kids. How can you claim to be their guardian?!"
Tarquin looked at her, "If I say I am, then I am. Got a problem with that?"
"I…" Nola bit her lip, feeling utterly wronged.
Aileen knew trouble was brewing the moment Tarquin made his stance clear. Her heart sank, and she fainted.
"Mom!" Nola cried, rushing to Aileen’s side.
The family doctor quickly attended to her, assuring everyone that Aileen had just passed out due to overwhelming emotions and was otherwise fine.
Donovan, having just recovered from the shock of their family heirloom being destroyed, glared at the three youngsters. He wished he could tear them apart, but with Tarquin protecting them, he dared not act rashly.
He turned his furious gaze towards the servants of the Slater family, "What exactly happened here today? I want the full story, and nobody better lie to me, or else!"
Nola then turned to Donovan and Tarquin, tears streaming down her face, "I’ve been framed! I don’t know what they’re talking about! I never intended to harm anyone, let alone children. They’re making all this up; they’re framing me!"
Tarquin ignored her, turning to Donovan with a cold gaze. Donovan, no fool, knew the truth even without evidence. His breathing became erratic with anger!
He gave Nola a stern look before addressing Tarquin, "Tarquin, I will investigate this matter thoroughly and ensure the kids get a proper explanation. Give me a few days, and if it turns out as the butler and maid have said, I will personally bring Nola to apologize to the children’s guardian. We will also seek the guardian’s input for appropriate compensation."
"There’s no need. Once you've figured it out, just contact me directly. I don’t want any outsiders bothering them anymore," Tarquin added, "The kids were quite frightened today. If they end up with any psychological trauma, the Slater family will be held accountable!"
Donovan paused, the kids frightened? He must have missed that entirely! Feeling frustrated but unable to retort, he simply nodded in agreement.
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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 :)...