Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1540

Elysia let out a long sigh. "Keaton... he's a hard one to judge." If you said he was a good guy, his reputation in relationships was terrible. If you said he was a bad guy, he was actually very loyal and a great friend. Tarquin said, "Keaton, aside from being unreliable in relationships, is impeccable when it comes to his family and friends. He’s a good son, and he's loyal." Elysia didn't deny it. In front of Richard Huber and Janelle, Keaton was indeed a filial son who wouldn't fight back or talk back. And to his friends, he was indeed loyal! As for being unreliable in relationships... he never forced anyone, never two-timed, and he was serious about every relationship. He just had very short relationships and changed girlfriends too quickly! But his ex-girlfriends all gave him rave reviews. Elysia sighed again. "His love life has nothing to do with us, but he can't let it drag Winona down. Winona has been through enough." "Zane was her first love. From high school sweethearts to the altar, she loved him for so many years, only to find out he never loved her for a single day. She was just a pawn in his game." "A pawn that was to be eliminated after being used!" "To be harmed like that by the person she loved, and then held captive for over a year... how much pain must she be in?" "She doesn't like to spread negativity, so she's always upbeat and optimistic in front of family and friends, but I know she's hurting inside." "The wounds Zane gave her might never heal in this lifetime." "We all try to avoid mentioning anything about Zane around her now, but Shifra just had to drag it out for public discussion. That in itself is a form of harm to her." "The topic of her and Zane was just starting to fade from the public eye, and Shifra threw it back out there for everyone to gossip about! Isn't that just ripping open old wounds?" "Every time she reopens those old wounds, she has to relive the agony all over again." "Shifra isn't just ruining Winona's reputation; she's stabbing her in the heart!" When Winona hurt, Elysia hurt. When Elysia hurt, Tarquin hurt. He frowned, his eyes filled with a chilling anger. "Don't worry. Winona won't suffer for nothing. Keaton will take care of this." Elysia took another breath. Just then, Baby came out looking for her, so she said to Tarquin, "Contact Keaton. Handle this immediately!" "Okay." Elysia went back inside, and Tarquin stood on the terrace, calling Keaton. Keaton picked up instantly, clearly scrolling on his phone. Tarquin asked with a frown, "How are you going to handle the situation with Winona?" Keaton shot back, "You know about it too? Did Elysia get to you?" Tarquin's voice was cold. "Let me be clear. If this keeps up, our friendship is over. You've infuriated Elysia, and she definitely won't let me hang out with you anymore." "If she says the word, I'll cut you off for good. I can't make my wife unhappy because of you." Keaton clutched his chest dramatically. "Listen to yourself. Are those the words of a human? My heart hurts. You're a terrible friend!" Tarquin rolled his eyes. "Have you figured out a solution yet?" Keaton sighed. "She's a total nightmare." "Serves you right. You brought this on yourself! Is this related to Beatrix?" "Probably not. Shifra did this on her own." "You and Winona have no issues, so why is she so hostile towards her? Do they have a private grudge?" "No grudge. I haven't figured it out either. I asked her, but she just cries and says it was an accident." Tarquin snorted. "And you believe that?" Keaton sighed. "Of course not. But every time I ask, she just cries. I don't know what to do with her."