Chapter 192
Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem ( Elysia and Tarquin)
As Elysia teetered on the brink of falling, a strong hand abruptly clasped her arm and yanked her upright with a forceful tug She glanced up at the man who had saved her from a nasty spill, her heart pounding with the close call. Today had been a frightening dance with gravity!
On the ground, a woman was clutching her twisted ankle, barely managing to stand with the help of a passerby, her voice drenched in tears as she hurled accusations of Torquin.
s? Youâre trying to kill me! Iâm your fatherâs own sister, and you treat me like this? Have âThis is a curse! You dare push me down the stairs? you no humanity? You disgraceful wretchâ¦â
Tarquenâs grip on Elysiaâs arm didnât loosen. In fact, when he heard the womanâs rant, his grip tightened, as though he intended to crush her bones.
Wincing in pain, Elysia bit her lip and dared not make a sound.
Tarquin glared at Allegra with a chilling aura and wamed her, âDonât test my patience. If you dare mess with Elijah again, I wonât be so nice!â
His words seemed to be squeezed out through clenched teeth.
They sounded as if they were uttered from the depths of Hades itself.
Elysia risked a cautious look at him. He was staring at the woman with a gaze so murderous that Elysiaâs heart skipped a beat.
She had thought his looks were cold enough when directed at her, but now she realized that in her presence, he was practically tender The old woman was livid.
âYou⦠you want to murder me, your aunt! Youâll get yours in the end! No, youâre already getting it! Why do you think Elijah is in such a state? Heâs your retribution! The severity of Elijahâs illness is proof of Godâs punishment upon you! Just you wait, God will take Elijah away from you as the ultimate punishment, and let him descend to hellâ¦â
âShut up!â Elysia couldnât help but blurt out in protest.
For some reason, hearing this woman curse Elijah like that imitated her to no end.
Allegra tumed her attention to Elysia, âAnd who are you to talk to me like that?
âIt doesnât matter who I am. What matters is children shouldnât be dragged into the feuds of adults.
Theyâre innocent! Cursing a hell is simply vile!â
âHow dare you! Who is this nobody speaking to me this way?â
âItâs not important who I am, but you canât curse Elijah!â
âYou wretch!â
child to Allegra raised her hand to strike Elysia, but Tarquin pulled her behind him, shielding her and facing Allegra with a menacing glare.
âTouch her and see what happens!â
Allegraâs raised hand hesitated, then retracted as she skeptically at Elysia.
âIs she the one who can save Elijah?â
She had come in haste after receiving a tipâoff from Nola, intending on seeing Elijahâs condition for herself. She had no wish for Elijah to survive!
âWith no education and no certificate, you expect her to help? She Elijah! How foolish you must be to trust her,â
Allegraâs eyes were full of scom as she looked at Elysia.
Sheâs clearly just ashy woman using her looks to snare you by preying on Before Elysia could retaliate, Tarquin already spat out a waming, âIf you insult her again, il cut out your tongue right now!â
Murderous intent was evident in his eyes.
âYouâ
âIâve made myself clear. This is your last warning. Get out!â
Allegra, both frightened and furious, spat out, âFine, fine, Iâm leaving! Youâre here threatening me when you should be checking on Elijah. Just a moment ago I saw him quite agitated; he might not have long left!â
With those words, she stormed off, limping from her fall.
Once she was gone, Tarquin and Elysia rushed upstairs.
09:50 They had barely reached the fifth floor when they heard Heathâs cries, Elijah, donât scare mel Please wake up. Donât frighten me, you canât leave us like this. If you go, how can your father bear 117 Elijah, open your eyes.
Tarquinâs expression shifted rapidly, meing three steps of a time into the room.
âElijah!â