Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 475

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Tarquin squinted, his tone casual yet probing, "Personal matters, huh? Do you know who he is?"

"I don't know!"

Indeed, Elysia had no clue who the mysterious figure was, only that he was off-kilter, always whispering deadly suggestions in her ear.

If it weren't for the fact that this shadow knew her darkest secrets, she would have confided in Tarquin about the plot against him, urging him to watch his back.

She could never bring herself to harm him, even if it meant her secrets spilled out into the open. The thought of her children having a murderer for a mother was unbearable.

But what if the shadow turned to someone else to do his bidding?

Despite her mixed feelings towards him, he was the father of her children, and she couldn't bear the thought of him coming to harm.

And if something were to happen to him, the thought of Elijah's sorrow was too much to bear.

She didn't want Elijah to be heartbroken!

Elysia wanted to change the subject, her mind in turmoil.

Yet, she couldn't shake off her unease and finally asked, "Do you have a lot of enemies?"

"Hmm?"

She couldn't meet his gaze, fearing he might see through her, and pretended to busy herself with picking up seashells, "You used to be quite wealthy; I imagine you have your fair share of enemies."

Tarquin eyed her suspiciously, "...You could say that."

"Then... then you should be careful! Watch your back for anyone looking to stab you in the back!"

After a pause, she added, "And keep an eye on those closest to you. It's easy for someone to exploit a vulnerability in someone close to you to harm you. That kind of betrayal is the hardest to see coming!"

Tarquin was no fool; he caught the subtext in her words immediately.

"He wants to use you to kill me?"

Elysia's heart skipped a beat, "!"

Tarquin pressed, "What does he have on you?"

"I... I don't know what you're talking about. I'm not being blackmailed by anyone!"

With that, Elysia hurried off to the bathroom, clearly avoiding the conversation.

Elliot's dark eyes swirled in thought. He knew the secret involved their familial ties with Tarquin, which is why he had kept silent.

After a moment, Elliot explained, "It's Mom's personal matter. I didn't want to speak about it."

Tarquin asked, "Did you know he wants to use her to kill me?"

"Yeah, I knew. But I also know Mom would never hurt you, so I didn't tell you."

Tarquin studied Elliot for a moment before asking, "Do you think the mysterious man could be Zane?"

"Zane? Winona's husband?"

"Yeah."

"Why would you suspect him?"

"Because he's in love with your mom, and the mysterious man is too. There's a connection."

Elliot was taken aback, "Mr. Zane in love with my mom? Impossible, I've heard from Blossom that Mr. Zane adores Winona."

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