Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem ( Elysia and Tarquin) novel Chapter 320

Here's the revised translation considering language and cultural nuances:

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However, darkness still enveloped everything within sight!

Not a soul to be seen!

Elysia was on high alert, a wave of fear washing over her.

Though she could hear someone, there was no one in sight. Her mind immediately jumped to the notion of a ghost... disheveled hair, ghastly pale face, floating mid-air, drifting aimlessly.

"Who's there? Who's calling me?!"

All around her was dead silent, no response. Elysia tried to muster courage with a fierce tone,

"Quit playing games, show yourself! Or I'll scream for help!"

The pleasant male voice echoed again, closer this time, "Elysia, what a lovely name, suits you perfectly! I like it!"

Still, she could see no one!

Elysia's heart pounded, her skin crawled,

"Who are you?! Show yourself!"

It was as if the stranger hadn't heard her, his voice soft, asking,

"Afraid he'll recognize your son?"

Elysia froze, "What?!"

Ignoring her question, he offered, "I can help you."

"...Help with what?!"

"I can help keep this secret forever, ensure he never discovers your secret."

Something clicked in Elysia's mind, her heartbeat skyrocketed, "I have no secrets!"

"Oh? Isn't your child his as well? How's that not a secret?"

Elysia gasped, eyes wide in shock, "You!!!"

The man chuckled,

"Curious how I know? That's not important. What matters is, I know your son is also his."

"You're spouting nonsense! My son is mine alone, he has nothing to do with him!"

"Then... why help me?!"

"Maybe... because you're beautiful, and I hate to see a beauty in distress. Or maybe... I like your name. Or perhaps for my darling..."

"Your darling?"

"Yes, my most beloved... never mind, the reason isn't important. Just tell me, do you want my help?"

"What do you mean by help?"

"Get rid of him, obviously."

His tone was casual, Elysia nearly fainted, "What did you just say?!!!"

He continued with a smile,

"Death solves all problems. If he's dead, you'll never have to worry about him discovering your secret, nor fighting over the child."

Elysia was speechless.

He added, "If you want him gone, I can assist. You need not fear him; I'll devise a perfect plan. Not only will he be out of the picture, but you'll also get away scot-free, unnoticed by the police. With him gone, you and your child can live worry-free..."

"I don't want it! I won't kill anyone! Nor will I have someone else do it!"