Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1422

Embroidered across the velvet was the image of their family of seven—along with Elizabeth Kendrick’s name.

They said their goodbyes to the monks at the abbey, and Tarquin personally carried Elizabeth’s urn down the hill.

But just as they reached the foot of the hill, a squad of soldiers appeared.

They stood in crisp formal uniforms, waiting at the roadside.

Army, Navy, Air Force—the whole works.

As soon as they saw Tarquin holding Elizabeth’s urn, every one of them snapped to attention and saluted, heads bowed in respect.

Tarquin was caught off guard. “...”

After the salute, one of the officers stepped forward to explain,

“The higher-ups learned that Elizabeth and Kendrick would be laid to rest together today. They asked us to come and pay our respects.”

“Given the current situation, their heroic deeds can’t be shared with the public yet. But we can’t let our heroes go unrecognized. We’re here to honor her and escort her back to her husband.”

Tarquin understood. He nodded, hugging his mother’s urn tightly and bowing in gratitude.

The officers then turned to Soren, saluting once more. “Commander!”

Soren returned the salute. “Let’s go. We can’t be late for Elizabeth’s burial.”

The group piled into the cars, heading toward Number One Manor.

Tarquin had planned it all out—he wanted to take his mother to see Number One Manor one last time, then visit her old house, and finally, to the cemetery.

Military vehicles led the way, a procession of black sedans following close behind.

They were giving her the respect she deserved.

Elysia still had no idea about the details of the government operation. She was confused—why would the military brass come out personally to see them off?

Soren’s presence made sense, sure.

But the heads of the Army, Navy, and Air Force? That was something else.

It wasn’t the right time to ask, though, so she just kept quiet.

Tarquin caught her confusion and explained quietly,

“Dad and Mom died serving the country. They gave their lives for the nation’s safety. That’s why the military’s here.”

Elysia’s eyes widened in shock. “!”

She’d always believed her in-laws had died in a family dispute over money.

Their convoy rolled from the outskirts back into the city.

Onlookers gathered on every corner.

The news of Elizabeth and Kendrick being buried together had already gone viral overnight.

At first, everyone thought it was just another rich family drama. But when the military vehicles pulled up, the whole city was stunned.

A military escort—that was the highest honor.

No one knew exactly what Elizabeth had done.

But they knew it had to be extraordinary.

Even with Tarquin’s wealth, the military wouldn’t show up like this unless it truly mattered.

One luxury car after another crossed the city streets, flanked by military vehicles.

The spectacle left everyone speechless.

Soren gazed out the window, brow furrowed, and murmured,

“This is what a hero deserves.”