Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem ( Elysia and Tarquin)

Even Zane was baffled, and Elysia was just as confused.

"What on earth happened here?" she wondered aloud, looking at the scene unfolding before her.

The nurse was on the verge of tears, her eyes shimmering with emotion as she faced Zane. "I didn't mean any harm," she protested, her voice quivering. "I saw her daydreaming by the window and just asked if she was okay. Next thing I know, she's throwing a vase at me!"

With a sniffle, she continued, "She pulled my hair, hit me, kicked me... I didn't even fight back!"

Winona, however, was in full meltdown mode. "She's a villain! She tried to push me out of the window! Honey, do something! She wanted to kill me!" Her voice was high-pitched and urgent.

The nurse shook her head vigorously, "I didn't! I swear I didn't!"

"You did! You did! You want me gone!" Winona shot back, her voice rising with each word.

The back-and-forth continued until Winona turned to Zane with an ultimatum. "Honey, who do you believe? Me or her?"

Zane hesitated, leaving Winona feeling more distraught. "You don't love me anymore!" she sobbed, pushing him away to cry in the corner, hugging her knees tightly.

Elysia gave Zane a stern look. "Winona's been through a lot. She's bound to be fragile. She needs comforting."

Caught off guard and eager to explain himself, Zane was cut off as Elysia moved to console Winona.

Frustrated, Zane turned to the nurse, who was still looking for some sort of validation. "I really didn't mean any harm!" she insisted.

Zane sighed, offering her a tight-lipped smile. "She's been through a lot. Maybe she's paranoid. Go get your wounds looked at. We'll cover your medical expenses and offer some compensation."

Shooting him a sympathetic, if reluctant, look, the nurse limped away, leaving Zane to deal with the fallout.

Zane approached Winona, hoping to calm her down-and maybe appease Elysia in the process. "Winona, I believe you. How could I not? The nurse is gone now, and I'm here to protect you."

Winona looked up, her expression softening as she fell into his arms, still sniffling.

Just then, Tarquin arrived with Elliot and Evan in tow, a knowing look on his face. "What happened here?"

Elysia turned to him, silently seeking reassurance.

Tarquin nodded subtly, signaling alt was under control. Elysia's eyes lit up briefly, a glimmer of hope

crossing her face. Winona vel:

acting!

She shot a furtive glance at Winona, trying to contain her relief.

Winona, however, stayed hidden in Zane's embrace, murmuring, "Honey, I'm tired.

I want to rest."

"Of course. Let's get you to bed," Zane agreed.

He turned to Elysia. "You guys should head home. I'll stay here with her."

Elysia hesitated, but it was clear Winona wanted her to leave.

Evan, ever the little diplomat, tugged at her hand. "Mom, don't worry. Mr. Zane will take good care of Winona."

The little guy gave Elysia a reassuring nod.

Elysia exhaled, feeling a bit more at ease. "Are you sure you can handle this?"

"Absolutely. I won't leave her side. I'll take care of her, protect her."

"Alright then," Elysia said, nodding. "Just be patient with her. She's been through

a lot. She needs kindness."

"I understand. You go get some rest," Zane assured her.

With one last look at Winona, Elysia reluctantly turned and left the room.

As soon as they were out, Evan

piped up,. “Mom, don't worry. Dad's

got security all over the place.

aven

left White here. There's no way that jerk Zane can hurt Winona! noveldrama

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Evan had taken extra precautions; even the scarred tough guy was sticking around. If Zane dared

hurt his Blossom, the big guy was ready to step in!