Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1131

Inside the hotel, Elysia was nervously preparing dinner with Emmett, trying to keep her composure.

Pamela and Baby were also in the kitchen, oblivious to the chaos unfolding downstairs. However, Tarquin and Elijah were well aware of the situation.

Elijah clenched his tiny fists, worriedly asking, "What are we going to do, Dad?"

Tarquin frowned, glancing toward the kitchen. Emmett was standing on a little stool next to Elysia, eagerly helping out. Every so often, he looked up at Elysia with eyes full of adoration.

Tarquin's concern deepened. He had refrained from releasing the video of Cecil's gambling to protect Emmett. He didn't want people to associate Emmett with Cecil, his disgraceful brother. A father's love thinks far ahead.

But it seemed the only way to shield Elysia and Emmett from online trolls was to expose Cecil's wrongdoings to the public.

Tarquin's phone rang; it was Elliot.

"Dad, we've got everything set up. What's the next move?"

"Post it online, now!" Tarquin commanded.

"Got it!"

In the video, Maria shared the harrowing details of her life with Cecil—his temper, his violence towards her and her mother, and his gambling. She even showed off the bruises that "Dad" had given her, contrasting her own injuries with the more severe ones her mother suffered to protect her.

Maria also revealed that Emmett wasn't taken by Ms. Thorne but sold by Cecil, who now wanted him back only for a hefty ransom.

As the video ended, Cecil was left speechless, his reputation in ruins. He desperately tried to deflect blame onto Claire, the children's mother, and fled the scene to confront the hospital about the video.

The video was Elliot and Evan’s doing. After Cecil left, Elliot and Evan had managed to get Claire out of the way and speak with Maria, executing their plan to expose Cecil and protect Emmett and Elysia from further harm.