Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 19

They were not sure what Elysia whispered to the little boy, but minutes later, he toddled over to her. He wrapped his arms tight around her neck and buried his tear–stained face into her. shoulder.

Elysia scooped up the child and walked over to the nearby park, finding a spot on the green

lawn to sit and chat.

Half an hour later, the kid had literally dozed off in her arms.

The Denton family, witnessing the scene, approached in utter astonishment, “When he has his fits, we usually have to quiet him down with sedatives. We never thought it could be done without drugs.”

Elysia explained, “Bipolar disorder is a mixture of maniac and depression, which is a mental issue. Medication can help, but it’s still crucial to talk to him and to enter his world. Yelling at him when he’s distressed is the worst thing you can do it only makes him more agitated.”

As she spoke, Elysia rummaged through her bag, pulling out a pen and paper, and jotted down a few herbal remedies, “If you trust me, try brewing these herbs for him, sweeten it with some stevia, and coax him to drink it. It might help.”

“Are you a doctor?” the child’s parents asked eagerly.

sia shook her head with an embarrassed smile, “No, I don’t have a medical degree but just picked up a few things from family. But you can trust this recipe, it’s safe.”

back to his parents, she waved goodbye and left.

short distance away, Benjamin had been watching everything. He had been driving by when he spotted Corbin’s episode and had quickly parked to rush over, only to be a step

son Elijah suffered from the same condition as Corbin. If Elysia could, soothe Corbin, surely she could do the same for Elijah.

and sweet smile–she had a healer’s aura. Maybe Elijah

Benjamin approached the Dentons

few words before. taking a glance at the herbal list Elysia had provided. It was

she knew a thing or two about alternative medicine, his excitement

found she

to catch up, he was suddenly stopped in

several figures jumped out, yanking

1/2

pter

speeding

Benjamin cursed, a departure from his usual decorum. He watched helplessly as

you’ve got to hurry. I just found a woman who might be perfect for taking care of Elijah, but she’s just been kidnapped by

we live in where people can still be snatched in broad daylight? You need to find her, she might be our only hope

does she look