Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1550

“We’re just friends, that’s all. Close friends,” Winona said, touching up her makeup. As for the drama? I guess I’m just a magnet for trouble.” Blossom said, “He just dropped a fortune on you without a second thought. The internet is losing its mind. Tell me the truth, is there really nothing going on between you two?” Winona laughed. “If there was something going on, don’t you think you and Elysia would be the first to know? We’re completely platonic.” Blossom let out a sigh of relief. “As long as there’s nothing going on. I’m just worried about you getting hurt again.” Winona knew Blossom was concerned for her. After finishing her makeup, she stood up and gave Blossom a hug. “Don’t worry. From now on, I’m the one who breaks players’ hearts, not the other way around.” Blossom smiled and nodded. “Mm-hmm!” Winona wanted to ask about her and Axel, but she knew mentioning his name would just make her friend sad, so she let it go. She had brought a few outfits with her and chose a long dress paired with a chic tweed jacket. She slipped on a pair of white casual sneakers, which, combined with her light makeup, created an elegant and graceful look perfect for meeting parents. About half an hour later, a head-turning Rolls-Royce Cullinan appeared in the underground garage of Blossom’s apartment building. Some people saw the car before they saw the driver and stared in awe. Blossom’s building was a normal residential complex; the most expensive car in the garage was maybe a couple hundred thousand dollars. The sudden appearance of a Cullinan was a rare sight. An older man who loved cars spotted it, his eyes lighting up. He grabbed his wife’s arm and deliberately walked past the front of the car, trying to get a look at the driver. The garage lighting was dim, and through the windshield, it was hard to make out the driver’s face. All they could tell was that it was a handsome man wearing sunglasses. Sitting in the driver’s seat, Keaton saw the elderly couple staring at him. He grinned, gave a little wave, and smiled. The couple was pleasantly surprised. What a polite, handsome young man! Whose son or son-in-law was this? So impressive! The couple waved back with a smile and walked away, praising him as they went. “What a charming young man. Handsome, successful, and such a gentleman! Whoever ends up with him is one lucky girl.” Just as they left, Winona came out, wearing sunglasses and a mask. As a celebrity, she was always heavily disguised when she went out. She didn't see Keaton's car at first and stood to the side, pulling out her phone to call him. Keaton honked briefly and flashed his lights. Winona walked over, opened the passenger door, and got in. “When did you get a new car? I didn't even recognize it.” The last time she saw him, he wasn't driving a Cullinan. Keaton said, “Cars are like girlfriends. Sticking to just one gets boring.” Winona’s expression hardened, placing her gift bag and purse in the back seat before buckling her seatbelt. As Keaton started the car, he commented, “Why are you dressed so demurely today? When you walked out, I almost didn't recognize you. I had to take a second look before I called out.” “I’m not going clubbing,” Winona said. “I don't want to show up looking too intense and overwhelm your parents.” She looks exactly like the kind of girl you’d bring home to meet the family, Keaton thought. As Winona took off her mask, Keaton’s mischievous eyes scanned her face. “Gotta say, you’re really beautiful.Winona rolled her eyes. "Don't even go there. I'm not interested in being another notch on your belt." Keaton just chuckled and pulled the car out. “You look like you’re in good spirits. The drama today didn’t get to you?” Winona replied, “At first I was speechless, then I was thrilled. You’re the hero for the whole Old Mr. White thing. The first three rounds are on me tonight!

By the way, were that old man and woman just now praising you?” “What did they say?” Keaton asked. “That you’re rich, handsome, and polite! And that whoever marries you will be the happiest girl in the world! What did you do?”