Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem



But right now, Evan couldn't defend himself because he was still feeling guilty about hanging out with the Bradfords last night.

All he could do was pout a little in agreement and quickly scampered back to his guest room after greeting Elysia.

Evan was so focused on giving the Bradfords a taste of their own medicine that he completely forgot to mention anything about mistresses or illegitimate children.

Elysia, curious, asked, "Evan's always had quite the opinion about you. What did you say to him that made him change his mind?"

Tarquin, with a smile, replied, "I just told him how much I love you, and Evan, touched by it, changed his stance."

Elysia: "..."

Tarquin, with adoring affection, pinched her cheek and took her hand, leading her to the dining room for breakfast.

He was in such a good mood, almost eager to spoon-feed Elysia, showering her with love.

The more he did this, the more Elysia blushed with embarrassment, almost wishing she could disappear.

But since she couldn't actually vanish, all she could do was glare at him whenever he insisted on feeding her...

...

The Bradfords had been causing a ruckus all night. After failing to find the culprit, they directed their anger toward Elysia. Without any evidence, they accused Elysia of being behind everything!

They even rationalized their accusation, claiming that although Tarquin had the means, such pranks weren't his style.

If Tarquin were to act, at the very least, it would result in severe injuries lasting days!

But the incidents from last night didn't cause any physical harm, only deep disgust and fright!

Clearly, it was a high-level prank!

They believed that with Tarquin's support and her grievances against the Bradfords, Elysia had a clear motive!

This only made them loathe Elysia even more, itching for revenge!

They were even more desperate to find Daphne Thorne, hoping to use Daphne's status as the rightful wife to deal with Elysia properly!

To the Bradfords' disappointment, Gideon's efforts to locate her overnight were futile!

Neighbors mentioned that the Thornes had moved away years ago.

The Bradfords, frustrated and furious, issued a strict command to find Daphne at all costs.

They wanted to get rid of Elysia but were wary of Tarquin, so they pinned all their hopes on finding Daphne.

Elysia was oblivious to all of this, let alone their frantic search for Daphne.

All she could think about was divorcing Tarquin.

Unfortunately, the conditions she confidently presented were met with silence.

Tarquin didn't rush to contact her as she had hoped!

After two days without any word from the Royal Community, Elysia began to panic.

That morning, with Tarquin away on urgent business, Blossom Blythe came to visit.

Unable to hold back, Elysia vented to Blossom, "I laid it all out for him, and he still ignores me. Does he not care about his leg at all? To the point of not treating it just to avoid divorcing me?"

Elysia was aware of Tarquin's disability even before their marriage.

The matchmaker had informed the Thornes that the groom was disabled, hence the generous dowry.

This was why Daphne refused to marry, and why her foster parents forced her into the marriage as a substitute.

All this time, Elysia had been pondering how to persuade Tarquin to divorce, eventually coming up with this plan.

She was skilled in medicine and thought she might cure Tarquin's leg condition.

She hoped to use this as leverage in negotiations.

She assumed that someone who had been disabled for so long would be eager to stand again.

But reality proved her wrong; Tarquin seemed indifferent.

Blossom suggested, "Is it possible he's already healed?"

"I heard he was seeking treatment abroad back then and didn't succeed."

"It's been over six years since then. It's possible he's already recovered, or else he wouldn't be so indifferent."

Elysia frowned, realizing that after six years, Tarquin, with his wealth, could have indeed found a cure.

If he was already healed, she had even less leverage for negotiation.novelbin

Suddenly, Blossom mentioned, "Didn't you say your husband prefers men? Elysia, you don't think you're his beard, do you?" Elysia: "?!?"

Blossom continued, "It seems highly likely. He likes men but doesn't want outsiders to know, so he uses marriage as a cover!" Elysia's frown deepened; this possibility seemed all too real.

"No, I must talk to him about this!"

"Do you know where he is?"

Elysia's lips moved slightly. She didn't know his whereabouts, but she knew where he worked!

She decided to confront him at the Bradford Group.