Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1725

Elysia asked, "Is he still going to Nipponora and Koryon?"

Tarquin replied, "It's undecided. Even if he goes, it won't be until next October."

That was the time Evan had publicly announced. The anniversary of Jake's death was in October.

Elysia didn't know about Jake's story yet and asked, "When are you guys coming back?"

Tarquin said, "Today."

Under the current circumstances, with so many people trying to uncover Evan's identity, he had to get Evan back to Jindale, back to their home turf, as soon as possible.

He could better protect Evan on his own territory.

"What are you doing now?"

Elysia said, "I'm at the airport picking up Winona. I'll video call you all later."

"Okay."

After hanging up, Tarquin immediately arranged for a private jet to return to Jindale that day.

When he arrived back at their residence, Elliot, Evan, and Elijah were already there.

Elliot and Elijah had also just figured out Evan's true motive for competing. The two brothers had solemn expressions, their faces full of worry.

Evan was sitting on the living room sofa, hugging a pillow in silence.

When he saw Tarquin return, he furrowed his small brow, his lips moved, and he muttered,

"If you want to hit me, just do it! My goal is achieved anyway. If you hit me, I'll take it!"

Tarquin's brow tightened as he looked at him. "Do you really think I wouldn't dare to spank you?!"

Evan’s eyes welled with tears as he choked back a sob. "Do it!"

Before Tarquin could even move, Elliot and Elijah grabbed his left and right hands, as if afraid he would actually hit Evan.

"Dad, let's talk this out calmly. Don't use your hands."

Evan sniffled and started to cry.

"I know I was putting myself at risk, but I'm not scared, and I don't regret it. I have to find the people who hurt Jake!"

"I need to get justice for him, and for all the masters who came before us!"

"I promised Jake, I..."

The little guy cried, wiping away his tears forcefully.

"Even if you beat me to death, I'm still going to do it!"

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