Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 480

"So, what's the deal between her and Zane?"

Elysia looked surprised, "You know Zane?"

Tarquin made up an excuse on the fly, "Had some business with the Newsom family a while back, heard of him through that."

"Oh, that makes sense. Blossom and Zane are a bit more than just friends, you could say, because Zane's wife is one of our close girlfriends."

"Does she see Zane outside of group settings?"

"No."

Tarquin was puzzled. Who could be using Blossom? Could Blossom herself be the mysterious figure? The dead cat and the mysterious person seen leaving her apartment building certainly tied her to something sinister! Yet, there were no suspicious men around her...

"What's wrong?" Elysia asked, noticing his odd expression. Before he could answer, she quickly added, "Don't jump to conclusions. Blossom and Zane have a very innocent relationship!"

She had misunderstood, but Tarquin didn't bother to correct her.

Just then, Blossom returned her video call, apologizing for the abrupt hang-up earlier due to another call she had received.

"I get it. If you can't make it, I'll save you some leftovers."

"Thanks, Elysia, you're the best."

Elysia noticed Blossom had changed outfits. "Got plans tonight?"

"Yeah, got some errands to run."

"Can't they wait till tomorrow?"

"Nope, it's pretty urgent."

"What time will you be back?"

"Not sure, but don't worry, I'll be safe."

"Alright, just call me if you need anything."

Before Tarquin could say anything else, Elysia turned on the faucet, washed her hands, and left to find her son Elijah in his room.

Tarquin was left wondering if he had touched a nerve. He was curious about the man who fathered such great kids and why Elysia was so averse to discussing him. Was it the man's fault, or was there more to Elysia's story?

While Tarquin was lost in thought, a message from an unknown number popped up on his phone:

"Keep your people away from me. I've got other things on my plate and don't have time for your nuisances. Don't make me angry; it won't end well for you!"

Tarquin's concern deepened, and he immediately contacted Axel, "Where are you now?"

"Following Blossom, why?"

"You're tailing Blossom?"

"Yes."

Tarquin sighed, piecing together the night's plan in his head.