Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1605

So, Bernard was the reason...

Tarquin hadn't known Bernard as well as Elysia or the boys, so his grief wasn't as profound. Still, thinking of the man's face and his booming laughter, he felt a lump in his throat. Such a brilliant, powerful man, gone just like that. A legend had fallen. The world had truly lost Bernard, the man who single-handedly challenged martial arts schools across seven countries and struck fear into the hearts of his rivals. It was a loss not just for them, but for the whole country.

"...Are you all okay?" Tarquin finally asked.

"We're all very sad," Elliot said, his voice hoarse. "Evan is taking it the hardest... But don't worry about us. Bernard has been laid to rest. We're not as sad anymore."

Tarquin took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. "Is he buried in the mountains? Should we move his body?"

"No," Elliot said. "Before Bernard passed, he said he wanted to rest in the mountains forever. Oh, and Great-Grandma told me not to tell Mommy about his death yet. It will only make her sad."

"Okay," Tarquin said. "I understand." He took a moment to compose himself, then asked, "Any progress on the virus?"

Elliot knew he was asking about the 8th-generation virus. "Not yet. Great-Grandma says it will take time. She hasn't even figured out all the components yet."

Tarquin wasn't surprised. A bioweapon like the 8th-gen virus wouldn't be easy to crack.

"Did you receive the supplies I sent in?"

"Yes, we got everything."

"...Good. Don't worry about your mom; I'll take care of her. You stay there and spend time with your great-grandparents. And comfort Evan. Don't come down the mountain until he's completely better."

"Okay!"

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