Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1646

Stretching on her tiptoes, Winona was trying to stick a streamer to the wall, not even looking at him. “No spoilers. If you’re going to help, then lend a hand. If not, go back and rest.”

Keaton pressed his lips together, took the streamer from her, and held it up. “Is this high enough?”

Winona nodded in satisfaction. “Yep, perfect.”

Keaton taped the streamer in place.

Winona gave him a thumbs-up. “See? You’re not completely useless after all.”

Keaton was speechless. That ‘compliment’ felt worse than an insult.

He couldn’t help but ask, “Why are you decorating a hospital room? Are you planning to throw a party in here?”

“Even though this is a VIP suite and we probably wouldn’t bother anyone, are you crazy? Throwing a party here would be insane!”

“You’re the one who’s crazy,” Winona shot back. “Who said anything about a party? Now hurry up and stick this balloon right here!”

Keaton did as he was told, taping a balloon to the wall. “If it’s not a party, then why are you doing all this?”

Winona mumbled, “I already told you, no spoilers!”

Seeing that she wouldn’t budge, Keaton leaned in close to her ear and whispered, “I know you want to deal with Beatrix, but…”

Winona cut him off. “I know, I know. I can’t kill her, and I can’t get her thrown in jail.”

Keaton’s lips thinned as he looked at her, adding, “And she’s pregnant, so you can’t get physical with her! Not for her sake, but for yours.”

Winona nodded. “Yeah, yeah, I get it. Stop nagging. Let’s get a move on, we don’t have much time.”

The two of them chattered while they worked, with Winona directing and Keaton doing the manual labor. Whenever he messed up, Winona would give him a light smack or a playful kick.

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