Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1141

After Emmett's grandparents on her mother's side passed away, the Yeager family cut ties with her early on. With both parents of the White family gone, those relatives from that side weren't stepping in to help either.

If they didn't care, there might not even be anyone to claim her body when the time came.

"Alright, I'll handle it," Tarquin agreed without hesitation.

"And Maria, once she's able to be moved, we'll transfer her to Jindale City. It just so happens Emmett's grandfather is settling down there. We'll all head back."

"Good, I'll call Benjamin Lawson ahead of time to arrange the transfer to his hospital."

"Right, Cecil's in for a heavy sentence this time, isn't he?"

"He is! With all the charges against him, even if he avoids the death penalty, he's looking at life without parole. He'll never see the outside of a prison again."

Elysia said bitterly, "Serves him right! It's all karma!"

She was no saint and felt no pity for Cecil; the harsher his sentence, the better.

"Cecil really did squander a good hand. I wonder what he thinks, now knowing his real dad is Bertram?"

"He already knows. I had a friend tell him."

"Really?" Elysia looked surprised.

Tarquin smirked, "On purpose, just to rile him up!"

Cecil indeed knew by now. He had just learned that his biological father was a big shot, wealthy beyond measure!

He was a bona fide rich kid, with more money than he could ever spend in a lifetime!

And all those glamorous actresses he drooled over? Die-hard fans of his dad!

But then, his dad publicly announced that he wouldn't be inheriting a dime; all his wealth was going to Emmett and Maria.

It was like someone telling you:

"Dude, you hit the jackpot. Your dad's a mogul, you're the real deal rich kid with more money than you can ever spend!"

Just as you're getting thrilled, imagining champagne, sports cars, and beauties, the next second, they add:

"I've always wanted to tell you, you bring joy I never expected,"

"Like an oasis to the desert, you said you'd always be with me... It's about loving you, through sadness and joy, giving meaning to the mundane..."

Tarquin's melodious voice filled the bedroom, growing softer and softer.

Not until Elysia was deep in sleep did he quiet down.

Gently withdrawing his arm, he got out of bed, tucked her in properly.

Then, bending down to brush her hair away from her face, he planted a tender kiss on her forehead before taking his phone out to the balcony.

With Emmett's situation reaching a happy conclusion, it was time for some comeuppance.

There had been quite a few taking advantage of Emmett's ordeal, and he'd been too preoccupied to deal with them.

Now, with some free time on his hands, it was the perfect moment to teach them a lesson.