Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1507

At a little after six in the morning, Tarquin and Lowell arrived at Sutton's home. Dane and his younger brother were already there.

Seeing Tarquin and Lowell, Diaz ran over happily and gave a deep bow. "My brother said you're going to help the village build a school and a library, and you'll even help us find teachers! I won't have to go away to study next year! Thank you!" he said excitedly.

"You're welcome," Tarquin replied in a gentle tone.

Lowell smiled and ruffled the boy's hair. "You have to study hard. Your dad and your brother are right—knowledge can change your destiny."

"I will! I'll work hard!"

Dane also approached to express his gratitude to Tarquin, who responded politely, "If there's anything else you need, just let Lowell know. We'll help if we can."

Dane was touched and thanked them profusely. He had been skeptical of Lowell's words yesterday, but he hadn't expected the village elder to find him before dawn today.

"Dane, it's great news!" the mayor had said. "Someone has donated money to build schools and libraries in the villages and to improve the hospital facilities. They even said they'll help us with the teacher shortage. The kids won't have to leave for school next year! The mayor said the donors are outsiders, real saints! I heard you've been in contact with them. You must thank them properly on our behalf!"

As soon as he heard it, he knew Lowell had kept his promise. The last bit of suspicion he held for Lowell and Tarquin vanished, replaced by overwhelming gratitude.

Tarquin and Diaz went to find Sutton, and Dane turned to Lowell. "We still have some time before the video call with Evan. Let me take you somewhere first."

Lowell was happy to go. He mounted Dane's horse behind him, and they set off.

"Hold on tight," Dane warned. "We're a bit short on time, so I'm going to ride fast!"

"Don't rush," Lowell said immediately. "There's no hurry. We can push the call back if we need to."

But Dane wanted to be on time. He spurred the horse into a gallop. Lowell's face went pale. He didn't know how long they had been riding when a river appeared ahead.

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