Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem



Claire was knocked senseless, dazed for what felt like an eternity.

Once she gathered her wits, she scrambled back to her feet and charged at Cecil, eyes blazing, neck strained as she shouted,

"You think you're tough? Then finish me off! Do it! If you don't, you're nothing but a coward! Come on, kill me!"

Claire seemed unhinged, her eyes red with fury as she advanced step by step towards Cecil.

The crowd at the casino stopped laughing, their brows furrowing in concern.

Someone called out,

"Cecil, you better get her out of here. Looks like she's got a death wish. Don't let her drag us down with her!"

Cecil too noticed that Claire was not her usual self today!

With a dark look, he gritted his teeth, grabbed Claire by the arm, and headed for the exit.

Maria hurried after them, her body weak. She hadn't run far before she tripped and fell.

No one showed sympathy, no one helped her up. The little girl, trembling, picked herself up and continued to chase after her parents.

But she hadn't gone far before she fell again, this time hurting her knee badly.

Cradling her mouth, she whimpered, "Daddy, Mommy..."

No one responded; she could only try to stand up on her own, but she couldn't muster the strength.

Someone shouted from outside,

"Cecil, your daughter's still here! She's fallen and can't get up. You better come back and help her!"

Cecil stormed back, cursing under his breath,

"Dealing with you two is a curse. I must have sinned in a past life, damn it!"

He picked up Maria like an eagle snatching a chick, devoid of any fatherly demeanor.

Seeing the pain on Maria's face didn't bother him in the slightest.

People say a father's love is as high as a mountain, but some mountains are just mirages!

Once home and the door shut behind them, Cecil slapped Maria across the face.

He knew just how to manipulate Claire!

Claire was stoic, accustomed to the beatings over the years, numb to the pain.

Even if it killed her, she wouldn't speak unless she wanted to.

But harming Maria would get a reaction out of her.

Maria, terrified and in pain after her father's harsh slaps, cried, "Mommy, mommy..."

Claire, heartbroken, rushed to protect her daughter,

"You can't hit Maria! If you want to hit someone, hit me, but not Maria!"

Cecil, teeth clenched in rage,

"If you want me to stop, then tell me

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There was definitely something off with Claire's behavior today.

Cecil then walked into the kitchen, grabbed a kitchen knife, and threw it on the table,

"I've been too soft on you, letting you embarrass me at the casino! If you don't give me a reason today,

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Claire, horrified at the sight of the gleaming knife, held Maria tightly, her eyes wide with fear.

Maria curled up in her mother's embrace, too scared to even cry.

Claire, protective and furious, confronted him,

"Why did you lie to me?! Our son,

he's not dead, why did you tell me he died at birth?! You bastard! You

must have sold him! For money,

you'd sell your own son, you're no human!"

Cecil, catching the gist of her accusation, was shocked, "You saw our son?"noveldrama

Claire glared at him in silence.

Cecil frowned, silent for a moment before reaching out to grab Maria.

He tried to pull Maria away from Claire's embrace!

Maria, terrified, screamed, clinging tightly to Claire,

"Mommy save me, mommy, mommy..."

Claire's eyes filled with bloodshot rage as she clutched her daughter tighter,

"Let go of Maria! You beast! Let her go! Ah, ah..."

Unable to shake Cecil off, Claire bit down on his hand with all her might.

Cecil yelped in pain and released Maria, glancing at the bite marks on his hand, then slapped Claire hard,

"You dare bite me! I swear I'll send you and your daughter to heaven today!"