Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1740

They stepped into the kitchen together. Tarquin washed his hands before smoothly tying an apron around his waist.

Taking advantage of Evan's absence, Elysia finally asked the burning question.

"What is the deal with Evan? How did he get to be such an incredible fighter?!"

"Bernard personally taught him martial arts," Tarquin explained calmly. "That's why he's so lethal. He just never competed in official tournaments before, so you had no idea what he was truly capable of."

Elysia's expression turned serious.

"I knew Bernard was skilled in martial arts, but I never imagined he was a literal master!"

"Both the great-grandfather and great-grandmother were legends in their own right," Tarquin noted softly.

Elysia let out a long breath.

"That makes sense. Given how miraculous the great-grandmother's medical skills were, they clearly weren't ordinary people."

"The kids and I were beyond lucky. Not only were we saved from the brink of death, but we were rescued by such extraordinary people!"

Tarquin's voice softened completely.

"Baby, Elijah, and I were just as lucky. If they hadn't saved you, we never would have had a complete family, and we certainly wouldn't be this happy."

Elysia's tone filled with profound gratitude.

"That's why we have to remember everything they've done for us. We owe them for the rest of our lives!"

"We'll owe them for lifetimes to come," Tarquin agreed completely.

Elysia nodded, before her anxiety crept back in.

"But Evan was so high-profile today. Not only did he crush the tournament, but he openly challenged the fighters from Japan and Koryon. Aren't you worried they might try to retaliate?"

"Don't worry," Tarquin assured her. "Aside from our own people, nobody knows his true identity. He's perfectly safe."

Elysia exhaled in relief.

"Evan's fiery personality is exactly like Bernard's—he lives for the fight. If Bernard wasn't living off the grid right now, he definitely would have jumped into the ring right alongside Evan!"

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