Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1188

"Break his hand if he dares to lay a finger on her!"

"Break his leg if he dares to step out of line!"

Elliot chimed in, "Zane's no fool. Now that Winona's back, he'll play the role of the perfect husband. He wouldn't dare harm her."

Tarquin spoke softly, "Don't worry, I've got everything under control. If you want to protect Winona, no one will lay a finger on her."

Elysia felt a wave of relief wash over her. She ruffled Elliot and Evan's hair and then reached out to take Tarquin's hand, feeling a surge of gratitude.

Before leaving the hospital, Elysia checked in with the doctor about Winona's test results. Some would only be available the next day, but from what they currently had, Winona's overall health was surprisingly good. There were scars, yes, but no internal injuries. The only concern was her stomach issues, which were quite severe, but manageable over time.

It was remarkable that Winona still had the strength to fight, given the psychological turmoil she had endured. On the drive home, Elysia asked Tarquin, "Where did you guys find Winona?"

Since Winona's rescue, Elysia's focus had been solely on her, and she hadn't had the chance to ask until now. Tarquin frowned slightly, understanding the anger this news would incite, and gently clasped her hand in his.

"At a woman named Lyra's place."

But Lyra didn't take it well. Instead, she started spreading malicious rumors about Winona, accusing her of wild nightlife and even cruelty to animals. Elysia remembered a particularly shocking photo of a mangled stray cat that Lyra claimed Winona had killed, sparking an online uproar.

Initially, Winona ignored her, but as the rumors escalated, she sued Lyra, who subsequently vanished from Winona's life.

Elysia asked, "And she's involved with Zane?"

"Yeah, she was one of Zane's flings," Tarquin replied.