Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1080

"Absolutely! Just looking at you, I can tell you're a responsible, dependable young man! Our Irene has been thriving, like she's been nourished by a pot of honey, and you've played no small part in that. Grandma thanks you, dear."

"Oh, Grandma, you're too kind. It's my honor that she's taken a liking to me. Of course, I'll spoil her rotten, don't you worry. I'll make sure she's happier with each passing day."

"Marvelous, marvelous!"

The maid wheeled Pamela over, and upon seeing Elysia, she froze in shock.

This was her first glimpse of Elysia's true face.

Elysia knelt down, "Mom."

Pamela lifted her bandaged hand, gently tracing Elysia's features.

"Irene looks just like her mom."

Pamela turned to Betty, "Mom, it's Irene, Irene has grown up."

Betty nodded, "I know, this is our Irene, our Irene has come back to us."

Pamela's smile was wide and childlike, clearly not all there,

"Yep, yep, Irene's back, Irene's back."

Tears streamed down Elysia's cheeks. If only she had known how much her family missed her, she would have dug into her origins much sooner.

Clayton approached, glancing between his wife and daughter, then turned to Betty,

"Mom, I'm sorry you had to endure all this."

"I'm not the one who's suffered, my son and daughter-in-law have! Those vile scoundrels, how dare they... Let's not talk about them, it's disgusting! They've gotten their comeuppance! Today is a day for happiness, let's focus on that!"

"Absolutely!"

The family returned to the main house, enjoying a lively and joyous reunion lunch.

After lunch, Clayton made up an excuse to leave the family gathering, heading to the hospital to find Larry.

He needed to uncover the truth about how his daughter was lost all those years ago.

Evan, worried his grandpa might be bullied again, followed him quietly all the way to the hospital.

As Clayton entered the hospital, he bumped into the director who was being arrested.

"Mr. Hawkins, I was wrong, sob, I really realize that now. I've failed your kindness, I'm guilty!"

"Cut the crap, get to the point."

Clayton's silence and lack of insults meant he had completely given up on him!

Such ingratitude was worse than that of animals!

Seeing Clayton's attitude, Larry knew he couldn't be forgiven, so he hurriedly said,

"I'll tell you the secret of Ms. Hawkins' disappearance. Can... can you just let me go, please?"

He wasn't seeking forgiveness anymore, just to be spared!

The fate of those who had wronged Clayton was too grim, and he was terrified!

Clayton glared at him, his voice icy,

"I'll decide if your 'secret' is worth anything first."