Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1168

Caroline had grabbed a fistful of Priscilla's hair, and they were tangled up on the floor in a full-blown brawl.

Zane stood frozen for a moment before rushing in to break it up.

The two little ones, witnessing the chaos, hurried over too.

Earlier, Elysia had slapped Zane twice and given him a good talking-to, venting some of her pent-up frustration. Seeing her cry so bitterly tugged at the heartstrings of the little ones. Now was their chance to even the score!

In the midst of the chaos, Evan's boots came down hard on Zane's toes, almost crushing them!

Priscilla's ankle got twisted, and she howled in pain, sitting on the floor in tears.

Elysia, helping Caroline to the couch, turned to Zane with fury in her eyes, "Zane, your mother is just too much!"

Zane, flustered, scrambled to apologize, "I'm sorry, it's all because they disagreed about having a baby. That's why she said those things. I promise I'll have a stern word with her when we get back!"

Elysia ignored him and turned her gaze to Priscilla, "I was the one who hit your son. If you're angry, take it out on me. Caroline had nothing to do with it!"

"You? How dare you—"

"Mom, enough! Do you want to drive me to my grave?!"

Seeing Zane genuinely angry made Priscilla fall silent.

"Elysia, my mom, she—"

"You don't need to explain, Zane. You know how much Winona means to me. If anything happens to her, I'll hold a grudge against you forever!"

Zane looked troubled but didn't argue. He figured Elysia's anger was because, as Winona's husband, he was responsible.

"Don't worry," he vowed, "I'll do whatever it takes to find Winona and bring her back!"

With that, Zane knelt in front of Caroline, offering a deep apology, then left with Priscilla.

Inside, everyone was still seething, but Zane's final promise was like a balm to their souls.

Outside, as soon as they got into the car, Zane exploded, "Who told you to go to the Newsom family and cause a scene?!"

Elysia had slapped him, and her eyes were filled with disappointment!

His mother had insulted Winona in front of her, making things even worse!

The image of Elysia crying in Tarquin's arms made his heart ache!

Zane clenched his jaw, his face twisted in rage.

So what if Tarquin was the richest man around? So what if he had all the power? He still couldn't find Winona!

Only Zane could fulfill Elysia's wish.

Only he could help her find Winona.

With Winona under his control, he was sure Elysia would have no choice but to rely on him.

As a plan formed in his mind, a sly, calculating look crossed Zane's face...