Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1206

Zane clenched his jaw, frustration flashing across his face. “Even if you’re married, it’s not right to block your wife’s friends without asking. Don’t you think Mr. Bradford’s crossed the line?”

Elysia immediately jumped to Tarquin’s defense.

“He was just looking out for me. That’s not crossing the line. If you were actually a jerk, I’d be disgusted. Honestly, if he hadn’t blocked you, I would’ve done it myself.”

Zane was fuming inside, but all he could do was swallow his anger.

He tried to keep his voice calm and gentle.

“Elysia, come on, just take me off your block list. It’s really inconvenient if I can’t reach you when something comes up.”

Before Elysia could say anything, Tarquin whipped out his phone and flashed a QR code at him.

“Add me. If you need anything, reach out to me.”

Zane’s jaw dropped. He looked between Tarquin and Elysia, eyebrows furrowed.

Elysia shrugged, a little embarrassed but unapologetic.

“Sorry you had to see this. My husband’s a little possessive. He doesn’t like me talking to other guys. Just add him—if you need to reach me, go through him. He’ll pass on the message.”

Zane’s temper flared so hot he thought his lungs might burst.

“Elysia, he’s interfering with your personal life.”

She just sighed, resigned.

“That’s just how he is. And honestly, I don’t want to upset him. He’s my husband; I spoil him a little. Just add him, okay?”

Tarquin, meanwhile, was grinning like he’d just won the lottery.

Elysia nudged him under the table, trying to get him to cool it.

Tarquin finally turned to Zane, still grinning.

“What’s wrong? Don’t want to add me?”

Ridley jumped in, acting like he was genuinely worried for Zane.

“Dude, what are you waiting for? Add him already! This is Mr. Bradford’s private account—you should be honored!”

With no way out, Zane gritted his teeth and added Tarquin’s contact.

But reality is rarely that simple.

Just as Elysia was about to head upstairs, a furious shout echoed from the entryway.

“Cheater!”

Elysia froze, confused.

“What?!”

Zane’s eyes widened in horror. When he saw Sarah standing at the door, he looked like he’d seen a ghost. He practically leapt off the couch.

“Sarah? What are you doing here?”

“Liar! Cheater!” Sarah burst into noisy tears at the living room threshold.

Then Keaton strode in, looking sharp in a burgundy suit that screamed designer label.

“I was just coming to see Tarquin,” Keaton said with a careless shrug. “Ran into her at the security gate—she said she’s Winona and Zane’s cousin, so I brought her in. Hope that’s okay?”

Elysia glanced at Tarquin, who was watching the whole scene unfold with a glint in his eye, like he was settling in for a great show.