Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1739

Elysia remained silent.

She couldn't say whether Shane's perspective was right or wrong.

Human nature was inherently selfish; everyone fiercely protected their own blood.

From Keaton's standpoint, he was totally in the dark, meaning he hadn't maliciously done anything wrong.

But from Shane's perspective, Winona was bearing an agonizing burden, and Keaton was the undeniable root cause of her suffering.

"For the record, Keaton genuinely views you as a romantic rival," Elysia offered lightly. "That's why he was ready to kill you."

Shane looked bewildered. "I thought he didn't have feelings for Winona."

Elysia shrugged casually. "He didn't before. But he certainly does now."

Shane was too stunned to speak.

Elysia smiled softly.

"Keaton isn't actually a bad guy. His aggression toward you is purely because he's falling for Winona. Once you finally get a chance to clear up the fact that you're related, all of this will blow over."

"You rarely get time to come back home. Go enjoy yourself, and don't let tonight's drama ruin your mood."

Shane nodded in agreement. "I get it. Thanks again, Elysia."

Elysia grinned. "Don't mention it. Go back and keep Winona company."

"Please don't breathe a word of this fight to her," Shane pleaded.

Elysia chuckled and nodded. "My lips are sealed."

After parting ways, Elysia hopped into her car and drove back to Number One Mansion.

On the drive home, she couldn't help but think that if Keaton was genuinely ready to abandon his playboy ways, he and Winona would make a wonderful couple.

Winona wouldn't have to raise the baby alone, and the child would grow up in a complete home.

Plus, Richard and Janelle already adored Winona. They were absolutely desperate for a grandchild, so they would inevitably spoil the mother and baby rotten.

The real question was: had Keaton actually turned over a new leaf?

And could Winona ever learn to love him back?

Elysia let out a soft breath.

Matters of the heart were always impossible to predict.

...

Elysia had only been home for a short while when Tarquin, Elliot, Evan, and Elijah finally arrived.

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