Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1620

Winona took a calming breath and walked toward the next room.

Beatrix was secondary; comforting Janelle was the priority.

Getting so upset was bad for her health, and Winona couldn't let her stay in that state.

Before she reached the door, Tarquin came out of Janelle's room.

Winona greeted him first. “Mr. Bradford.”

Tarquin was a little surprised to see her. “When did you get back?”

“I was on a red-eye last night. Just got in,” Winona replied.

Tarquin let out a breath of relief.

“You're back just in time. We haven't dared to tell Jess about this, and I'm not very good at talking to Janelle. It's good you're here to comfort her.”

“Jess is pregnant, we shouldn't worry her,” Winona said. “I'll take care of Janelle.”

“Okay. Does Elysia know you're back?”

Winona shook her head.

“I got in late last night, so she was probably asleep. I didn't want to bother her. I'll tell her in a bit.”

“She's coming to see Janelle after she drops the kids off.”

“She mentioned that last night. How is Janelle doing right now?”

“...Not great. She and Mr. Huber were up all night.”

Winona frowned. “I'll go in and see them now.”

“Alright. I'll have some breakfast sent over in a bit. Try to get them to eat something.”

“I will.”

Tarquin went to find Keaton, and Winona pushed open the door to Janelle's room.

Janelle and Richard were surprised to see her. “Winona?!”

Both of their eyes were red and they looked exhausted. Winona's heart ached for them.

“Janelle. Mr. Huber.”

Richard quickly stood up.

“Why are you back? When did you get here?”

Winona walked toward the bed.

“I heard last night that Janelle had fainted, so I bought a ticket and came right away. I just arrived.”

Winona thought, *What's the point of letting him get better then?*

She offered a placating smile and quickly said, “He wasn't lying. We really are dating.”

Janelle and Richard froze. “?!”

Winona blushed.

“We've been together for a while now. It was my idea to keep it a secret from the public because I was worried it would affect my career.”

Janelle and Richard were both baffled.

“But Keaton already confessed. He said he was lying to us.”

Winona explained,

“That's because he was afraid of making me angry. He thought I'd blame him for telling the truth without my permission.”

Janelle and Richard were speechless. “...”

Winona held Janelle's hand.

“Janelle, you and Mr. Huber can't just listen to Beatrix's side of the story. She doesn't know anything. She's just spouting nonsense.”

The older couple stared, stunned, for a long moment.