Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1517

Dane wouldn’t have had the extra burden of caring for Wyatt; instead, he would have had another person helping him. His life would have been better, no matter how you look at it.

“And they’ve been guarding the 8th-generation virus for so many years. They are heroes,” Tarquin continued.

Whether from a national perspective or because of the friendship between Kendrick and their family, he felt obligated to look after Dane and Wyatt for the rest of their lives.

Lowell understood his reasoning, but what he didn't get was… “Why am I in charge? Why not you?”

“It’s inconvenient for me,” Tarquin said.

“What do you mean, ‘inconvenient’?” Lowell pressed.

Tarquin lifted his gaze to Lowell, Evan’s words echoing in his mind. Evan had said Dane looked like a girl… He had paid special attention earlier, and indeed, the resemblance was there. He was a married man now; it wouldn’t be appropriate for him to take care of a young woman.

Tarquin’s lips moved, but he offered no explanation. It was Dane’s private business, and it wasn’t his place to expose it.

“Just do it if I tell you to. Why all the questions? If you don’t want to, I’ll find someone else.”

Lowell immediately backtracked. “I never said I didn’t want to! I actually like Dane, and now that I think about it, I feel pretty guilty about what I put him through. Don’t worry, I’ve got it covered. I guarantee I’ll make sure they live happily ever after!”

Tarquin remained silent. Seeing the doctor returning, he dropped the subject.

About an hour later, Dane came back alone, carrying a large burlap sack.

“Did you get Wyatt back to the mountains?” the doctor asked.

“Yes.”

“Sigh, I don’t know what to say about him, always making trouble for you. What’s that you’re carrying?”

“I prepared a fresh lamb from the flock for them,” Dane said. “It’s the highest sign of respect we have here. I wanted to apologize for Wyatt.”

However, Dane had no ill will towards Tarquin. He looked directly at him and said, “Take it. It's the only way to make things right. If you don't, I won't have any peace of mind.”

The doctor chimed in, “Just take it. That’s how Dane is. He hates owing people. You’ll be giving him some peace of mind by accepting.”

Lowell feigned reluctance. “Alright then. Thanks.”

Dane said nothing, turning to pay the medical bill.

Another hour passed. After the IV drip was finished, Tarquin and Lowell drove away. Dane personally placed the burlap sack in their trunk.

After they left, the townspeople came over to gossip, all expressing sympathy for Dane. Everyone assumed Wyatt had caused trouble again, forcing Dane to spend money and give away a lamb. No one suspected a thing.

From a dark corner, a pair of eyes watched everything intently. Dane sensed it and spun around…